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

Many bucket list adventures for 2026 require advance planning, with some trips booking months ahead.

— Ashley Lynch July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Some industry folks are already booking hotels and Airbnbs, while some talent may prefer to stay in Denver, only a half-hour drive away, which hosts fancier hotels like the Four Seasons and a massive international airport hub.

— Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 29 July 2026

Definition of booking

Verb

One that unfurls itself, revealing the expertly—and meticulously—weaved pieces of its rich tapestry, to all those lucky enough to spend a few days in its company.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
The cryptocurrency industry's decade-long promise of disintermediation is being redefined by 2026 trends, revealing the emergence of powerful new intermediaries.

— Ifigenia Georgiou, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of revealing

Verb

Portugal, Spain, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama became familiar names for Americans seeking a lower cost of living, better weather, or simply a different pace of life.

— Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
While the ordinance will likely be referred to a Council committee for a hearing, Pepén and Breadon, the Council president, will be seeking approval Wednesday for a resolution that calls for the city to recommit itself to its Vision Zero 2030 goals.

— Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 22 July 2026

Definition of seeking

Verb

Investigators found fragments indicating that the object that fell from the sky was a Russian Kh-101 missile, Polish news agency PAP reported.

— Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Initial side effects like dryness or redness are common, often indicating skin adjustment rather than a negative reaction.

— Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of indicating

Verb

The result is a cinemanifesto, displaying Schoenbrun’s relationship to the art and a vision of a creative ideal.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 31 July 2026
Below that is a caregiver panel showing each person's name and phone number, followed by a panel displaying all emergency calls.

— John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 29 July 2026

Definition of displaying

Verb

Environmental Protection Information Center, the group that filed the San Francisco lawsuit, did not respond to emails requesting comment.

— Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Ontario International Airport Authority Ontario Airport officials said that federal agents were also on the premises on Tuesday with subpoenas requesting documents related to airport contracts.

— Zach Boetto, CBS News, 30 July 2026

Definition of requesting

Verb

These are the homes ultra-wealthy buyers want, but the supply of this prime real estate is limited, meaning prices for the properties have gone up significantly and will likely continue to do so, Bozovic said.

— Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Perhaps more surprising is that the vast majority—70%—were employed, a share that has held steady, meaning co-residency is climbing owing to growth in adults with steady jobs rather than those looking for work.

— Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 29 July 2026

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