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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That next step could be booking a demo, applying for a job, completing a training, sharing the message internally or feeling more confident in the company.

— Tavares Beverly, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Accessibility The property adheres to all ADA standards, with 420-square-foot ADA rooms (that can connect to additional rooms for larger parties booking together).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

Definition of booking

Verb

Small businesses are struggling to hire, with 62% trying to fill positions but 84% unable to find qualified applicants, revealing a significant skills gap.

— Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
This publication marks a rare instance of the Chinese military revealing technical information about its high-power microwave capabilities.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

Definition of revealing

Verb

The patient must be in an advanced or terminal stage, experiencing pain that cannot be relieved or is unbearable, and seeking lethal medication of their own free will.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026
The district has responded to those issues by seeking to find efficiencies, cut costs and closing a handful of schools.

— Austin Horn July 15, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Definition of seeking

Verb

But key voters in Pennsylvania have mixed views on whether this is a big deal or not, indicating a level of cynicism about many in the political class.

— Ashley Lopez, NPR, 16 July 2026
Executives also pointed to lower effective pricing, indicating the company increased promotional activity as consumers became more price sensitive.

— Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 16 July 2026

Definition of indicating

Verb

Julia Child and Ina Garten both recommend reserving starchy potato liquid for a well-balanced potato salad.

— Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
But Miami could be reserving this exception for veteran free agents as a team in win-now mode following the acquisition of Antetokounmpo.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026

Definition of reserving

Verb

Half of all Americans approve of displaying the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms and 46% want to allow teachers to lead their classes in prayer.

— Lauren Costantino Updated July 10, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
The Tree Walk will bring you through over 150 varieties of trees, displaying the park’s arboretum of rare and native trees.

— Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2026

Definition of displaying

Verb

Early Wednesday, Paramount filed a motion requesting that Pitts step aside, citing his previous role as a labor lawyer, including for the Writers Guild of America.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
Nurse was with the Oilers for 12 seasons but had a less-than-optimal departure, requesting a trade after enduring years of criticism, often warranted, from fans and media alike.

— Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 16 July 2026

Definition of requesting

Verb

Accidents still happen, of course, but no more frequently than in other parts of the world, meaning the Triangle doesn’t attract tragedy.

— Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026
Analysts typically only cut profit estimates after stocks have already fallen, meaning there’s little early warning.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 July 2026

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