bemean Meaning & Definition
What Does Bemean Mean?
Bemean is used as a verb meaning To mean; signify; inform.
Word Facts for Bemean
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /bɪˈmiːn/ |
| Synonyms | demean |
| Verb forms | bemeans, bemeaning, bemeant |
Bemean Definition (Verb)
- To mean; signify; inform.
Verb
- To make mean or base, demean.
Synonyms of Bemean
Bemean synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
bemean (third-person singular simple present bemeans, present participle bemeaning, simple past and past participle bemeant)
bemean (third-person singular simple present bemeans, present participle bemeaning, simple past and past participle bemeaned)
Words That Rhyme With Bemean
Origin of Bemean
Origin 1: From Middle English bemenen, equivalent to be- + mean (“to signify”). Compare Middle High German bemeinen (“to mean”).
Origin 2: From be- + mean (“base, lowly”), from Middle English mene, aphetic variation of Middle English imene (“average, lowly, mean”), from Old English ġemǣne (“mean, common, average”). More at mean.
Bemean: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is bemean?
Bemean is a verb.
What is another word for bemean?
You can replace bemean with words such as demean. See the full list of bemean synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of bemean?
The past tense of bemean is bemeant. The present participle is bemeaning.