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bespeak

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  1. 1. 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. Source: opted
  2. 2. v. t. To show beforehand; to foretell; to indicate. Source: opted
  3. 3. v. t. To betoken; to show; to indicate by external marks or appearances. Source: opted
  4. 4. v. t. To speak to; to address. Source: opted
  5. 5. v. i. To speak. Source: opted
  6. 6. n. A bespeaking. Among actors, a benefit (when a particular play is bespoken.) Source: opted
  7. 7. v. be a signal for or a symptom of Source: wordnet
  8. 8. v. express the need or desire for Source: wordnet
  9. 9. v:100 v. be a signal for or a symptom of Source: ecdict

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