English English Dictionary

English English Dictionary

The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg

Result for Bespeak

Bespeak (v. t.)

To speak or arrange for beforehand; to order or engage against a future time; as, to bespeak goods, a right, or a favor.

Bespeak (v. t.)

To show beforehand; to foretell; to indicate.

Bespeak (v. t.)

To betoken; to show; to indicate by external marks or appearances.

Bespeak (v. t.)

To speak to; to address.

Bespeak (v. i.)

To speak.

Bespeak (n.)

A bespeaking. Among actors, a benefit (when a particular play is bespoken.)