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pass on vs bespeak

bespeak vs pass on

pass on and bespeak both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pass on No No Yes No
bespeak No No Yes No
As verbs, bespeak is a hyponym of pass on; that is, bespeak is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pass on:
  • pass on: transmit information
  • bespeak: express the need or desire for
pass on (verb) bespeak (verb)
transmit information express the need or desire for
cause to be distributed be a signal for or a symptom of
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
give to or transfer possession of
place into the hands or custody of
transmit (knowledge or skills)
refer to another person for decision or judgment
Difference between pass on and bespeak

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