bespeak in WordNet English dictionary

1. express the need or desire for; ask for
   "She requested an extra bed in her room"; "She called for room service"
   request  bespeak  call for  quest 
   
2. be a signal for or a symptom of
   "These symptoms indicate a serious illness"; "Her behavior points to a severe neurosis"; "The economic indicators signal that the euro is undervalued"
   bespeak  betoken  indicate  point  signal