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bespeak vs invite

invite vs bespeak

bespeak is not a noun while invite is a noun.

bespeak and invite both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bespeak No No Yes No
invite Yes No Yes No
As verbs, invite is a hyponym of bespeak; that is, invite is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bespeak:
  • bespeak: express the need or desire for
  • invite: request the participation or presence of
Other hyponyms of bespeak include order, ask, encore, petition, demand, appeal, invoke, supplicate, apply, beg, solicit, tap, reserve, challenge, beg off, excuse, demand, claim, call for, ask in, desire, beg, arrogate, claim, lay claim, ask over, ask round, call, ask, ask out, invite out, take out, book, hold, reserve.
bespeak (noun) invite (noun)
a colloquial expression for invitation
bespeak (verb) invite (verb)
express the need or desire for ask someone in a friendly way to do something
be a signal for or a symptom of request the participation or presence of
ask to enter
express willingness to have in one's home or environs
give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting
increase the likelihood of
invite someone to one's house
have as a guest
Difference between bespeak and invite

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