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bespoken

The correct spelling is bespoken.

How to pronounce bespoken

verb

Say it like: Bes-pok-en

The correct spelling is bespoken. To speak about; tell of; relate; discuss. For example: "to bespeak a calm hearing;  I bespeak your patience in advance."

Usage Examples

to bespeak a calm hearing;  I bespeak your patience in advance.

This act bespeaks his kindness.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To speak about; tell of; relate; discuss.
  2. 2.To speak for beforehand; engage in advance; make arrangements for; order or reserve in advance.
  3. 3.To stipulate, solicit, ask for, or request, as in a favour.
  4. 4.To forbode; foretell.
  5. 5.To speak to; address.

adjective

  1. 1.Betrothed or engaged to be married (compare with: spoken for)

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