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

So that was the craziest 24 hours of my life, booking this role, going to this premiere of a movie that people were so excited about, having James Gunn over at the DC side.

— Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026
What’s changed in the streaming era and post-Covid are booking patterns.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of booking

Verb

That's fine, Webb said, revealing that Payton has usually had a handful of tips for him during preseason games.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
The first model emerged onto a sinuous runway in a nubuck coat paired with chiffon pants that fluttered in the breeze, revealing knee-high calfskin boots.

— Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of revealing

Verb

That’s not because the team is seeking to avoid the topic; rather, there just isn’t much time for those kinds of discussions.

— Andrew Destin, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Those comments have reassured anti-death penalty advocates wary of Becerra, who has stated throughout his career that capital punishment should be an option for victims seeking justice.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of seeking

Verb

People today in southeast Asia and Oceania carry the most Denisovan DNA, indicating that Denisovans interbred with modern humans in these areas tens of thousands of years ago.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026
However, conviction is low, with market pricing on Tuesday indicating a 60% probability of a rate increase — a level generally considered a rule-of-thumb dividing line for whether the Fed will move on rates.

— Jeff Cox, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of indicating

Verb

In the ballroom case, Roberts broke with that stance, not only joining the three liberal Justices but reserving his authority to write the dissent himself.

— Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
Lee recommends quartz or porcelain around wet areas and reserving butcher block for a dry island.

— Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of reserving

Verb

Originally designed to organize individual pieces of metal type for printing, these wooden trays feature dozens of compartments of varying sizes and are perfectly suited for displaying your most treasured trinkets.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026
The actor is known not just for his versatility but for displaying it in rapid succession.

— Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of displaying

Verb

The Florida Supreme Court last week denied Conahan's final appeals, including one requesting additional testing on DNA collected from the victim.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026
O’Connell specifically recommends requesting a pre-move-out inspection so the landlord can flag problems while there’s still time to fix them.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of requesting

Verb

While some call it a lead, the poll margins show a statistical tie, meaning one strong donation, attack ad or scandal can send the race in any direction.

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Many posh lines are extending Mediterranean itineraries into the shoulder season and even winter, meaning there are more options for luxury voyages than ever before.

— Janice Wald Henderson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

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