bespeak

• Глагол, означающий указывать, предполагать или свидетельствовать о чем-либо; также исторически использовался для обозначения предварительного заказа или договоренности.

A verb meaning to indicate, suggest, or be evidence of something; also historically used to mean to arrange for or order in advance.

irregular verb

1. Indicate or suggestC1formal

   To be a sign or evidence of something; to show or indicate.

   Указывать или предполагать

   • His elegant manners bespeak a refined upbringing.
   • The dark clouds bespeak an approaching storm.
   • Her silence bespeaks her disapproval of the plan.

   Synonymsbetokendenoteevinceindicatemanifestrevealshowsignifysuggesttestify

   Antonymsconcealhidesuppress

2. Request or orderC1formal

   To ask for or request something, often in a formal or official manner.

   Заказать

   • The ambassador bespoke a meeting with the foreign minister.
   • She bespoke a new gown for the gala.
   • He bespoke a special meal for the vegetarian guests.

   Synonymsask forbookengageorderrequestreservesolicit

   Antonymsdenyrefuse