Bespeak

Pronunciation: /bɪˈspiːk/

Bespeak (verb)

  1. to show or suggest something clearly.
  2. to arrange or request something before it is needed.

Examples

  • His confident manner bespeaks a strong character.
  • The tidy room bespeaks her attention to detail.

Common collocations: bespeak confidence, bespeak quality, bespeak elegance, bespeak a room, bespeak a service

Synonyms of Bespeak

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Bespeak

  • — When something is hidden or not indicated.
  • — When information or evidence is deliberately withheld.