bespeak
verb (used with object)
to ask for in advance.
has bespoke
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present perfectof bespeak (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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"The EU has never negotiated the same arrangement twice. It has bespoke relationships with Turkey, Canada, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland."
From BBC ● Mar. 6, 2018
He has bespoke a very handsome post chaise, which is also a secret to Emily, who insists on not having one.
From The History of Emily Montague by Brooke, Frances
I know it because the Captain’s goin’ there, an’ has bespoke the boat to take him.”
From Gwen Wynn A Romance of the Wye by Reid, Mayne
He has bespoke Some tables to be made with oaken legs To stand the sun.
From The Comedies of Terence by Colman, George
