BESPEAKS Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

bespeaks

verb

present tense third-person singular of bespeak

as in books

to arrange to have something (as a hotel room) held for one's future use bespoke the rental car weeks in advance of their trip

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as in reveals

to make known (something abstract) through outward signs her expression throughout the meeting bespoke great boredom

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as in seeks

to make a request for milady bespoke our indulgence, inviting us to wait in the foyer while she attended to other matters

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as in indicates

to serve as a sign or symptom of her impressive virtuosity as a pianist bespeaks years of diligent practice

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Recent Examples of bespeaks In the first episode, Temple wears a costume that bespeaks Dorothy Gale’s famous gingham dress. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026 Retirement savers are hoarding cash Retirement savers also reported keeping a sizeable share of their savings in cash, a choice that bespeaks mistrust in financial markets. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 18 July 2026 Planning and thievery on this scale bespeaks a ring of metal poaching. — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026 Known for its delicate texture and plain looks, this pie bespeaks old-school Southern class and charm. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026 That bespeaks too of very capable direction. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026 For a now wireless era, its tangle also bespeaks a certain quaintness, evoking a simpler epoch that still might speak to our own. — Ara H. Merjian, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026

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Verb

Discovering Lofoten’s foodways Kitchen on the Edge of the World books up fast, so reserve your spot early.

— Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
During peak season, these rules determine whether AI books the right job, creates extra work for dispatch or loses the customer.

— Michael Fox, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of books

Verb

There’s one detail that, looking back on it today, reveals a lot about the future queen of pop.

— Ilaria Perrotta, Vanity Fair, 24 Oct. 2026
An exclusive excerpt from Jonathan Van Meter’s ‘Citizen Kim’ reveals how a French Impressionist masterpiece ended up on her bathroom wall.

— Jonathan Van Meter, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of reveals

Verb

The university admissions replacement system still has to be designed, and legal changes may be needed — leaving crucial decisions unresolved even as the government seeks to persuade students to end their protests.

— Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
The end of Vucic’s reign now ushers in a period of uncertainty as the disparate Student List seeks to establish a new order in the country.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of seeks

Verb

This indicates that those documents had previously been used in federal legal cases, potentially collected as part of an earlier subpoena.

— Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Dietrich also recommends looking for ServSafe (which indicates there’s a Certified Food Protection Manager on site) and other food safety certificates on the walls.

— David Raynor, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of indicates

Verb

The suit also requests an assessment of potential future civil penalties against the city, per the motion.

— Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
The older man, plagued by an unknown illness, requests the narrator bury him and return to the location later, but bids him not to tell others of his death.

— Maria Papadouris, JSTOR Daily, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of requests

Verb

That means another week of relying on players like Andrew Armstrong and Cyrus Allen, with Xavier Worthy the WR1 by default.

— Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
It was born in 1930 and is today the most popular candy bar in the United States, which undoubtedly means the world.

— Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of means

Verb

Vucic’s ousting shows the downside of that approach, as the whole relationship will have to be rebuilt from the ground up.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026
DeMarvion Overshown shows his worth When it was announced this week that linebacker DeMarvion Overshown would return from a five-game absence due to a hamstring injury, the reaction on social media was surprisingly negative.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026

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