Bespeak
verb
To suggest or show evidence of something.
The liveliness of the city bespeaks a thriving economy.
Often appears as...
- bespeak confidence
- bespeak quality
verb
To order or reserve something in advance.
I bespeak your patience during this difficult time.
Often appears as...
- bespeak patience
- bespeak mercy
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To suggest or show evidence of something.
The liveliness of the city bespeaks a thriving economy.
Often appears as...
- bespeak confidence
- bespeak quality
verb
To order or reserve something in advance.
I bespeak your patience during this difficult time.
Often appears as...
- bespeak patience
- bespeak mercy
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Implication
Bespeak can subtly imply qualities or characteristics without directly stating them.
Her attention to detail bespeaks her perfectionism.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Insight
Can reflect cultural aspects; the word or phrase it accompanies often hints at cultural undertones.
Traditional dances bespeak the rich heritage of the community.
Pro Tip 3/3Current Relevance
Often used to remark on something's condition or status in the present.
The wide smiles on every employee's face bespeak a positive work environment.
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Implication
Bespeak can subtly imply qualities or characteristics without directly stating them.
Her attention to detail bespeaks her perfectionism.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Insight
Can reflect cultural aspects; the word or phrase it accompanies often hints at cultural undertones.
Traditional dances bespeak the rich heritage of the community.
Pro Tip 3/3Current Relevance
Often used to remark on something's condition or status in the present.
The wide smiles on every employee's face bespeak a positive work environment.
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Implication
Bespeak can subtly imply qualities or characteristics without directly stating them.
Her attention to detail bespeaks her perfectionism.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Insight
Can reflect cultural aspects; the word or phrase it accompanies often hints at cultural undertones.
Traditional dances bespeak the rich heritage of the community.
Pro Tip 3/3Current Relevance
Often used to remark on something's condition or status in the present.
The wide smiles on every employee's face bespeak a positive work environment.
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Video examples
Taiye Selasi: Don't ask...
Something, somewhere will always have changed, most of all, ourselves. People. Finally, what we're talking about is human experience, this notoriously and gloriously disorderly affair. In creative writing, locality bespeaks humanity. The more we know about where a story is set,
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Taiye Selasi: Don't ask...
Something, somewhere will always have changed, most of all, ourselves. People. Finally, what we're talking about is human experience, this notoriously and gloriously disorderly affair. In creative writing, locality bespeaks humanity. The more we know about where a story is set,
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Quote examples
Yamamoto Tsunetomo
Japanese Soldier
One's appearance bespeaks dignity corresponding to the depth of his character. One's concentrated effort, serene attitude, taciturn air, courteous disposition, thoroughly polite bearing, gritted teeth with a piercing look - each of these reveals dignity. Such outward appearance, in short, comes from constant attentiveness and seriousness.
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Susanne Langer
American Philosopher
A signal is comprehended if it serves to make us notice the object or situation it bespeaks. A symbol is understood when we conceive the idea it presents.
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Elias Hicks
American Clergyman
People talk about revelation, and say it has ceased; but what ignorance it bespeaks, when man knows not the least thing on earth without revelation.
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Charles Caleb Colton
English Writer
To be obliged to beg our daily happiness from others bespeaks a more lamentable poverty than that of him who begs his daily bread.
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Ephraim Mirvis
South African Clergyman
While silence can in some circumstances bespeak noble self-control, it can also signify suppression, oblivion or cowardice.
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James Cash Penney
American Businessman
Honor bespeaks worth. Confidence begets trust. Service brings satisfaction. Cooperation proves the quality of leadership.
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Jilly Cooper
British Author
I think it bespeaks a generous nature, a man who can cook.
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Yamamoto Tsunetomo
Japanese Soldier
One's appearance bespeaks dignity corresponding to the depth of his character. One's concentrated effort, serene attitude, taciturn air, courteous disposition, thoroughly polite bearing, gritted teeth with a piercing look - each of these reveals dignity. Such outward appearance, in short, comes from constant attentiveness and seriousness.
Quote examples
Susanne Langer
American Philosopher
A signal is comprehended if it serves to make us notice the object or situation it bespeaks. A symbol is understood when we conceive the idea it presents.
Quote examples
Elias Hicks
American Clergyman
People talk about revelation, and say it has ceased; but what ignorance it bespeaks, when man knows not the least thing on earth without revelation.
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Charles Caleb Colton
English Writer
To be obliged to beg our daily happiness from others bespeaks a more lamentable poverty than that of him who begs his daily bread.
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Ephraim Mirvis
South African Clergyman
While silence can in some circumstances bespeak noble self-control, it can also signify suppression, oblivion or cowardice.
Quote examples
James Cash Penney
American Businessman
Honor bespeaks worth. Confidence begets trust. Service brings satisfaction. Cooperation proves the quality of leadership.
Quote examples
Jilly Cooper
British Author
I think it bespeaks a generous nature, a man who can cook.
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