bespeak

• Verbe signifiant indiquer, suggérer ou témoigner de quelque chose ; également utilisé historiquement pour désigner une réservation ou un accord préalable.

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

verbe irrégulier

1. Indicate or suggestC1formal

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

   Indiquer, révéler, témoigner de

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

   Synonymesbetokendenoteevinceindicatemanifestrevealshowsignifysuggesttestify

   Antonymesconcealhidesuppress

2. Request or orderC1formal

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

   Demander ou commander

   • 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.

   Synonymesask forbookengageorderrequestreservesolicit

   Antonymesdenyrefuse