BESPEAKING Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

bespeaking

verb

present participle of bespeak

as in booking

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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Relevance

as in revealing

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

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as in seeking

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 indicating

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

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Verb

This is good energy for choosing a launch date, booking space, outlining a talk, or setting time for practice.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
Courtesy of Airbnb / OA (OddAtelier) Entertainment Superstardom at JENNIE’s scale requires a certain distance, but for three nights this September, a lucky handful of travelers can get close by booking an Airbnb.

— Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of booking

Verb

During its two-and-a-half-hour descent through Titan’s thick orange atmosphere, Huygens captured the first-ever views of the surface, revealing river channels, ancient shorelines and a landscape shaped by liquid methane rather than water.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
In a post revealing the cast change earlier this year, Lawson reflected on taking over for Leith, 86, and her predecessor on the series, Mary Berry, 91.

— Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of revealing

Verb

Whether defendant Tyler Robinson acted out of political animus could be key for prosecutors seeking the death penalty — or for his attorneys in taking that punishment off the table.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
The Associated Press emailed Twiggs' attorney seeking comment.

— CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of seeking

Verb

The researchers also found that protons could be stored and released repeatedly, indicating that their contribution was reversible.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
Incumbent Democratic Congressman Jared Moskowitz beat democratic socialist Oliver Larkin, indicating that coastal Florida Democrats are not comfortable leaning left of center.

— Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of indicating

Verb

Instead of using a large reasoning model for every step, developers can use Lightning for routine work while reserving larger models for planning and complex decisions.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026
An entrance pass is not required to enter the park, but travelers are encouraged to plan their visit by reserving a boat or campsite or booking a tour ahead of time.

— Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of reserving

Verb

EmpCo prohibits companies from displaying voluntary sustainability labels unless they were established by a public authority or are based on a qualifying certification scheme.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
What are the largest barriers government leaders face to displaying the courage exemplified in the book?

— Emily Staunton, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of displaying

Verb

Supermicro has also been subpoenaed by the Securities and Exchange Commission, with staff requesting documents related to customers, including the customer that was the subject of the allegations in the indictment.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
Since the whistleblower complaints were filed, Ramsey claims city staff has retaliated against him by requesting extensive records concerning a police use-of-force incident from years prior and investigating several complaints against him.

— James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of requesting

Verb

Alaska uses a top-four primary system, meaning the top four candidates advance to the general election regardless of their party.

— Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
The Carlisle airport is uncontrolled airport, meaning there is no air traffic control tower or controllers on site.

— Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

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