Bespeaks

/bɪˈspiːks/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of bespeak; indicates, suggests, or is a sign of something.

Etymology

Conjugated form of 'bespeak' following standard English third person singular rules where '-s' is added to the verb stem.

Kelly Says

'His manner bespeaks a man of education' is still valid, elegant English, showing how some archaic verbs stick around in third person singular form in literary language even as we stop using other forms.

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