bespeak

verb

bi-ˈspēk How to pronounce bespeak (audio)
Definition of bespeaknext
1
as in to book
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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2
as in to reveal
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs her expression throughout the meeting bespoke great boredom

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3
as in to seek
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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4
as in to indicate
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 bespeak 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 The cockpit is not ostentatious but is very comfortable, with high-quality materials that bespeak Mazda’s near-luxury intentions for this vehicle, including lots of padded surfaces, high-quaity switchgear, and contrasting stitching. — Dale Buss, Forbes.com, 7 Mar. 2026 That bespeaks too of very capable direction. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bespeak
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bespeak
  1. book
  2. reveal
  3. seek
  4. indicate
  5. display
  6. request
  7. mean
  8. show
Verb
  • Overnight stays require a wilderness permit booked in advance by calling the refuge’s reservation line; walk-ins are not allowed.
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
  • Families should book one of the bunk bed rooms, or the two-bedroom standalone cottage, complete with knotty pine walls.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 July 2026
Definition of book
Verb
  • Bone must be separated from surrounding rock millimeter by millimeter with a pneumatic chisel, whose needle gently breaks away rock while ultraviolet light reveals where the bone ends and the surrounding rock begins.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • Smart did reveal some interesting nuggets about his team this fall in his various interviews during SEC media days.
    — Connor Riley, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of reveal
Verb
  • The families submitted a claim to Yolo County in December seeking $35 million in damages, which was denied.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
  • In the meantime, Paramount could seek to reopen settlement talks with the states.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 July 2026
Definition of seek
Verb
  • Court records indicate he was arrested in Whatcom County, Washington, in 2022.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 21 July 2026
  • The recent run-up in gasoline futures indicates prices will rise another 10 to 25 cents over the next week.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of indicate
Verb
  • Various jerseys from throughout his athletic career were displayed in frames on either side of the casket, including his football jerseys from Ocean Springs High School and Mississippi Community College in Summit, Miss.
    — Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
  • In her first-round loss, Williams displayed powerful serves while her daughters Olympia and Adira Ohanian looked on.
    — Lynda Lin Grigsby, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of display
Verb
  • Knapp emphasized that the department would never contact residents to request bank information, PIN numbers or ask individuals to transfer money between accounts.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
  • Telemundo Noticias requested comments from ICE and Core Civic, the company that manages California City, but did not receive a response.
    — Albinson Linares, NBC news, 18 July 2026
Definition of request
Verb
  • That means other captains looking to hire Luke will see the incident on his record.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 July 2026
  • As November looms closer, Trump’s visit to Wheeler High means that national politics will continue to seep into the local school board race.
    — Cassidy Alexander, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of mean
Verb
  • Justice John Dixon said Bauer Media had failed to show the claims made about Wilson were substantially true or trivial.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • Techradar’s recent survey on consumer attitudes to AI shows a drop in the use of AI services such as Gemini and ChatGPT.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of show

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