BESPEAK Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word bespeak. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for BESPEAK
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indicate | verbv | |||||||
verb • be a signal for or a symptom of • indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively • to state or express briefly • give evidence of • suggest the necessity of an intervention; in medicine | ||||||||
request | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority • the verbal act of requesting verb • express the need or desire for • ask (a person) to do something • inquire for (information) | ||||||||
signal | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message • any incitement to action • an electric quantity (voltage or current or field strength) whose modulation represents coded information about the source from which it comes adjective satellite • notably out of the ordinary verb • communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs • be a signal for or a symptom of | ||||||||
arrange | verbv | |||||||
verb • put into a proper or systematic order • make arrangements for • plan, organize, and carry out (an event) • set (printed matter) into a specific format • arrange attractively • adapt for performance in a different way • arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events | ||||||||
express | verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj | |||||||
noun • mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system • public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops • rapid transport of goods adverb • by express adjective satellite • not tacit or implied • without unnecessary stops verb • give expression to • articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise • serve as a means for expressing something • indicate through a symbol, formula, etc. • manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait) • obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action • send by rapid transport or special messenger service | ||||||||
order | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed • (usually plural) the status or rank or office of a Christian clergyman in an ecclesiastical hierarchy • a degree in a continuum of size or quantity • established customary state (especially of society) • logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements • a condition of regular or proper arrangement • a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge) • a commercial document used to request someone to supply something in return for payment and providing specifications and quantities • a formal association of people with similar interests • a body of rules followed by an assembly • a group of person living under a religious rule • (biology) taxonomic group containing one or more families • a request for something to be made, supplied, or served • (architecture) one of original three styles of Greek architecture distinguished by the type of column and entablature used or a style developed from the original three by the Romans • the act of putting things in a sequential arrangement verb • give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority • make a request for something • issue commands or orders for • bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations • bring order to or into • place in a certain order • appoint to a clerical posts • arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events • assign a rank or rating to | ||||||||
reserve | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • formality and propriety of manner • something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose • an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced • (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions • a district that is reserved for particular purpose • armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency • the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary verb • hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency • give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause • obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance • arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance | ||||||||
show | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an act or social event involving a public performance or entertainment • something intended to communicate a particular impression • pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression verb • give an exhibition of to an interested audience • establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment • provide evidence for • make visible or noticeable • show in, or as in, a picture • give expression to • indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively • be or become visible or noticeable • indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments • give evidence of, as of records • take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums • finish third or better in a horse or dog race | ||||||||
signify | verbv | |||||||
verb • denote or connote • convey or express a meaning • make known with a word or signal | ||||||||
betoken | verbv | |||||||
verb • be a signal for or a symptom of • indicate, as with a sign or an omen | ||||||||
point | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a geometric element that has position but no extension • the precise location of something; a spatially limited location • a brief version of the essential meaning of something • an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole • a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process • an instant of time • the object of an activity • a V shape • a very small circular shape • the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest • a promontory extending out into a large body of water • a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list • a style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect • an outstanding characteristic • sharp end • any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass • a linear unit used to measure the size of type; approximately 1/72 inch • one percent of the total principal of a loan; it is paid at the time the loan is made and is independent of the interest on the loan • a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations • a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer • the dot at the left of a decimal fraction • the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip • a distinguishing or individuating characteristic • the gun muzzle's direction • a wall socket • a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs verb • indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively • be oriented • direct into a position for use • direct the course; determine the direction of travelling • be a signal for or a symptom of • sail close to the wind • mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics • mark with diacritics • mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes • be positionable in a specified manner • intend (something) to move towards a certain goal • indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle • give a point to • repair the joints of bricks | ||||||||
quest | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria • the act of searching for something verb • make a search (for) • search the trail of (game) • bark with prolonged noises, of dogs • seek alms, as for religious purposes • express the need or desire for | ||||||||
ask for | ||||||||
verb • increase the likelihood of • express the need or desire for | ||||||||
call for | verbv | |||||||
verb • express the need or desire for • require as useful, just, or proper • request the participation or presence of • gather or collect |