What is the meaning of bespeak?

Be a signal for or a symptom of.
- usage: "These symptoms indicate a serious illness"; "Her behavior points to a severe neurosis"; "The economic indicators signal that the euro is undervalued"
- synonyms: betoken, indicate, point, signal
Express the need or desire for; ask for.
- usage: "She requested an extra bed in her room"; "She called for room service"
- synonyms: request, call for, quest

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