Bespeaking: meaning, definitions and examples

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bespeaking

 

[ bษชหˆspikษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

formal usage

Bespeaking is the act of ordering or reserving something in advance. It often involves requesting or arranging for specific services or items to be set aside. The term is commonly used in contexts such as hospitality, where one might bespeak a table or accommodations ahead of time. It can also apply to the suggestion of items, suggesting that something is garnering attention or consideration.

Synonyms

arrange, book, order, reserve

Examples of usage

  • We need to bespeak a table at the restaurant for tonight.
  • She plans to bespeak a room for the conference next month.
  • He wanted to bespeak a ticket for the concert as soon as they went on sale.

Translations

Translations of the word "bespeaking" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น reservando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เค—เฅเคฐเคน เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bestellen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memesan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะผะพะฒะปะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rezerwacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไบˆ็ด„ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉserver

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ reservar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rezervasyon yapmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ˆ์•ฝํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฌุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rezervace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rezervรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ข„ๅฎš

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rezervacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ panta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะฟัั‹ั€ั‹ั ะฑะตั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒ–แƒ”แƒ แƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sifariลŸ vermษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ reservar

Etymology

The word 'bespeak' comes from Middle English 'bespeken', which means 'to speak for.' Its roots can be traced back to Old English 'besprec', meaning to declare or speak. The prefix 'be-' intensifies the meaning, while 'speak' relates to the act of verbal communication. Historically, 'bespeaking' was used in contexts where individuals would make requests or declarations in advance, particularly in business and personal arrangements. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass reservations in various domains including travel and dining, showing its versatility in modern usage.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,264, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.