bespeak

(v) 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
betoken, indicate, signal, point,
(v) express the need or desire for; ask for
- She requested an extra bed in her room
- She called for room service
call for, request, quest,

betoken indicate signal point call for request quest