1
2
as in to reveal
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
her expression throughout the meeting bespoke great boredom
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of bespeak
Strange and complicated rhythm structures and overheated harmonies, along with mystic bird calls in the piano all bespeak the magic of his young love.
—
Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
As of now, the only thing that won’t be bespoke is the bodywork, though that could be a choice in the future, according to the publication.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025
Photo : Alex Penfold/DK Engineering Every 9×9 will be bespoke and built to order, and Kalmar plans a limited run of 27 examples.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2024
Her success in these projects, especially the latter, bespeaks a wider market than mere tabloid chasers and also, since even critics of her personal life won’t begrudge the work, the fickleness of gossip.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for bespeak
Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
As of now, the only thing that won’t be bespoke is the bodywork, though that could be a choice in the future, according to the publication.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025
Photo : Alex Penfold/DK Engineering Every 9×9 will be bespoke and built to order, and Kalmar plans a limited run of 27 examples.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2024
Her success in these projects, especially the latter, bespeaks a wider market than mere tabloid chasers and also, since even critics of her personal life won’t begrudge the work, the fickleness of gossip.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for bespeak
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bespeak
Verb
-
To book a 15-minute appointment with a counselor, call 352-386-1185.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2025
-
Regardless of the reason, Dhesi is not currently booked for any future dates with the promotion.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
Verb
-
Beyond the To-Do List Host Erik Fisher interviews productivity experts and practitioners, revealing the real-world tactics that help people achieve their goals and get things done.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
-
Each creation is a passage inward, revealing the poetry of love, aliveness, and timeless connection.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
Verb
-
But your brain might still seek patterns to overcome.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
-
Instead, the attorney general said his office will seek a sentence of life in prison for Glossip because the man who confessed to bludgeoning Van Treese with a baseball bat, Justin Sneed, is serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
9 June 2025
Verb
-
Coinbase has indicated that cryptocurrency prices are influenced by multi-year cycles that typically last two to four years.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
-
The release indicated that Dobbins was inside a marked crosswalk when she was struck around 7:30 p.m. that evening.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
9 June 2025
Verb
-
Although each of their first-rounders this decade now has made the majors, to this point only Neto has displayed star potential.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
-
The make-up of this year’s squad for the Under-21 Euros is slightly different, but the aim is similar: to win, and display why they are highly rated along the way.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
Verb
-
On June 4, lawyers for the 27-year-old rapper and Twitch streamer – born Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr. – requested a temporary emergency order in Los Angeles Superior Court, according to a filing reviewed by USA TODAY.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
-
Officials discussed requesting state and county funding for future recreation opportunities.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
Verb
-
This is what 42% containment means Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2025
-
But that doesn’t mean Patullo and Co. shouldn’t proactively prepare wrinkles to keep opponents on their toes.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
Verb
-
The release did not specify the date of the arrest, but Ada County Jail records show that Teague was booked Thursday evening.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
14 June 2025
-
Studies have shown that Black and Indigenous families face disproportionately higher rates of reporting, investigation and family separation compared with white families, even after accounting for income and other socioeconomic factors.—
Aislinn Conrad,
The Conversation,
13 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Bespeak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespeak. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share