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bespeak vs desire

desire vs bespeak

bespeak is not a noun while desire is a noun.

bespeak and desire both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bespeak No No Yes No
desire Yes No Yes No
As verbs, desire is a hyponym of bespeak; that is, desire is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bespeak:
  • bespeak: express the need or desire for
  • desire: express a desire for
bespeak (noun) desire (noun)
an inclination to want things
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
something that is desired
bespeak (verb) desire (verb)
express the need or desire for feel or have a desire for; want strongly
be a signal for or a symptom of express a desire for
expect and wish
Difference between bespeak and desire

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