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

After booking your reservation, an on-site concierge will reach out to coordinate classes, excursions, and even expedited VIP airport service.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
However, booking projects in the entertainment industry is often unpredictable and fluctuates, which leads to larger gaps between employment opportunities and ultimately makes meeting that threshold more difficult.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of booking

Verb

Researchers showed respondents two versions of the same video, one edited by a human, one by AI, without telling them which was which, and asked for a blind preference before revealing anything about how either was made.

— Muhammad Usman Qamar, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
After revealing its personal agent app Muse earlier this month, the Facebook parent this week unveiled its Muse Charm device in an apparent bid to get ahead of OpenAI and Google.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of revealing

Verb

The plant is expected to cost around $500 million and is being developed through a mix of equity and debt, with Circ also seeking grants and guarantees.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Last month, the Jacksonville Jaguars became the first NFL team to publicly announce an agreement with a drone defense company, seeking to protect against interruptions or security threats.

— Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of seeking

Verb

For individuals with signs and symptoms indicating obstructive sleep apnea, this test can accurately identify the condition 90% of the time.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026
The title company found a public notice indicating that the solar company still has a financial interest in the panels on your roof.

— Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of indicating

Verb

Wilms says that creators that want to generate microdrama subscriptions can utilize the memberships feature, perhaps giving viewers a few episodes for free, and reserving the rest for members.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
But that is different from reserving the right, in advance, to misbehave — or asserting that your brother-in-law was not actually forgiven.

— Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of reserving

Verb

And, like any good party, someone had a notion that the others loved — and so the players trudged back onto the field to have a team photo taken in front of the Crown Vision board still displaying a congratulatory message to the White Sox.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
Pay attention to people-search sites displaying your address, age, relatives, phone numbers or email addresses.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of displaying

Verb

Unions have rejected two BBC offers, meaning the risk of industrial action is increasing.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026
The researchers believe this number is likely to rise — El Nino is expected to last until the Northern Hemisphere spring, meaning its heat impacts will linger into the summer months.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026

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