Word Definition

Bespeak

  1. To betoken; to show; to indicate by external marks or appearances.
  2. To show beforehand; to foretell; to indicate.
  3. To speak.
  4. To speak to; to address.
  5. A bespeaking. Among actors, a benefit (when a particular play is bespoken.)
  6. To speak or arrange for beforehand; to order or engage against a future time; as, to bespeak goods, a right, or a favor.