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reserve vs bespeak

bespeak vs reserve

reserve is a noun but bespeak is not a noun.

reserve and bespeak both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reserve Yes No Yes No
bespeak No No Yes No
As verbs, bespeak is a hypernym of reserve; that is, bespeak is a word with a broader meaning than reserve:
  • reserve: obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance
  • bespeak: express the need or desire for
Other hypernyms of reserve include ask for, call for, quest, request.
As verbs, bespeak is a hypernym of reserve; that is, bespeak is a word with a broader meaning than reserve:
  • reserve: arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
  • bespeak: express the need or desire for
Other hypernyms of reserve include ask for, call for, quest, request.
reserve (noun) bespeak (noun)
the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
formality and propriety of manner
armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency
a district that is reserved for particular purpose
an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced
something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose
(medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions
reserve (verb) bespeak (verb)
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause express the need or desire for
obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance be a signal for or a symptom of
hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency
arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
Difference between reserve and bespeak

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