bespeak

• Verbo que significa indicar, sugerir ou ser sinal de algo; também pode significar solicitar ou encomendar algo antecipadamente, ou ainda demonstrar ou revelar certa qualidade.

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

verbo irregular

1. Indicate or suggestC1formal

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

   Indicar ou sugerir

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

   Sinônimosbetokendenoteevinceindicatemanifestrevealshowsignifysuggesttestify

   Antônimosconcealhidesuppress

2. Request or orderC1formal

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

   Solicitar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosask forbookengageorderrequestreservesolicit

   Antônimosdenyrefuse