What part of speech is bespeak?

Bespeak can be categorized as a verb.

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Parts of speech

  • 1. bespeak is a verb, present, 1st person singular of bespeak (infinitive).
  • 2. bespeak is a verb (infinitive).

Inflections

Verb

What does bespeak mean?

Definitions

Verb

bespeak - be a signal for or a symptom of; "These symptoms indicate a serious illness"; "Her behavior points to a severe neurosis"; "The economic indicators signal that the euro is undervalued"
bespeak - express the need or desire for; ask for; "She requested an extra bed in her room"; "She called for room service"

Noun

bespeak - A request for a specific performance; a benefit performance, by a patron.

Examples of bespeak

#   Sentence  
1. verb The Gods assented to her prayer, and transformed her into a bird: in which shape, as in her former one, she abides in the mountains, and delights in singing. Her notes bespeak her misfortune, for she is calling her wandering cows.
Sentence  
verb
The Gods assented to her prayer, and transformed her into a bird: in which shape, as in her former one, she abides in the mountains, and delights in singing. Her notes bespeak her misfortune, for she is calling her wandering cows.

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