Word Meaning

bespeak definition and meaning

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