Associations to the word «Bespeak»

Wiktionary

BESPEAK, verb. (transitive) To speak about; tell of; relate; discuss.
BESPEAK, verb. (transitive) To speak for beforehand; engage in advance; make arrangements for; order or reserve in advance.
BESPEAK, verb. (transitive) To stipulate, solicit, ask for, or request, as in a favour.
BESPEAK, verb. (transitive) (archaic) To forbode; foretell.
BESPEAK, verb. (transitive) (archaic) (poetic) To speak to; address.
BESPEAK, verb. (transitive) To betoken; show; indicate; foretell; suggest.
BESPEAK, verb. (intransitive) To speak up or out; exclaim; speak.
BESPEAK, noun. A request for a specific performance; a benefit performance, by a patron.

Dictionary definition

BESPEAK, verb. Be a signal for or a symptom of; "These symptoms indicate a serious illness"; "Her behavior points to a severe neurosis"; "The economic indicators signal that the euro is undervalued".
BESPEAK, verb. Express the need or desire for; ask for; "She requested an extra bed in her room"; "She called for room service".

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?
Dhammapada