bespeak

UK
/bɪˈspiːk/
US
/bɪˈspik/

Translations

bespeakverb
bespoke
Past Simple
bespoken
Past Participle
bespeaking
Gerund
UK
/bɪˈspiːk/
US
/bɪˈspik/
témoigner de
His confident manner bespoke his experience in the field.
Son assurance témoignait de son expérience dans le domaine.
She decided to bespeak a table at the restaurant for their anniversary dinner.
Elle a décidé de réserver une table au restaurant pour leur dîner d'anniversaire.
Additional translations
s'adresser àEmploi archaïque.
commander à l'avanceSurtout pour des biens ou des services, dans un registre plus littéraire ou vieilli.

Definitions

bespeakverb
To order or arrange in advance.
She decided to bespeak a table at the restaurant for their anniversary dinner.
To be a sign of; indicate.
His confident manner bespoke his experience in the field.
Archaic: To speak to or address.
He bespoke her in a gentle tone.