bespeak (
http://definr.com/bespeak)
v 1: be a signal for or a symptom of; "These symptoms indicate a
serious illness"; "Her behavior points to a severe
neurosis"; "The economic indicators signal that the euro
is undervalued" [syn:
betoken,
indicate,
point,
signal]
2: express the need or desire for; ask for; "She requested an
extra bed in her room"; "She called for room service"
[syn:
request,
call for,
quest]