English dictionary

bespeaking Meaning & Definition

What Does Bespeaking Mean?

Bespeaking is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of bespeak.

To speak about; tell of; relate; discuss.
To speak for beforehand; engage in advance; make arrangements for; order or reserve in advance.
To stipulate, solicit, ask for, or request, as in a favour.
to bespeak a calm hearing; I bespeak your patience in advance.
To forbode; foretell.
To speak to; address.
To betoken; show; indicate; foretell; suggest; allude to.
This act bespeaks his kindness.
To speak up or out; exclaim; speak.

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to bespeak a calm hearing; I bespeak your patience in advance.

This act bespeaks his kindness.

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