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

Imagine booking a ticket on one of Europe’s premier airlines, stepping onto a brand-new, ultra-modern Airbus A350, and walking past 34 of the grandest business-class suites in the sky — only to be told no one is allowed to sit in them.

— Edward Russell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Cabanas at the Four Seasons pool are limited to hotel guests, so booking one on a busy weekend can quietly upgrade your whole stay.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 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

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the new proposal, indicating a potential compromise between €60 million and €80 million.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
But an image included in the post features what appears to be a mockup soccer badge, indicating that Small Axe might be making a soccer game that goes head-to-head with EA Sports FC.

— Jay Peters, The Verge, 13 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

The antibodies recognized cells displaying the mutant KRAS fragment while avoiding cells carrying the normal version of the protein.

— William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
But the world’s appetite for fossils has exploded in recent years, with social media awash in videos of fossil hunters displaying their finds, and prices for perfect specimens soaring.

— Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of displaying

Verb

After neighbors complained last week about the diesel generators, Lisle Development Services Director Mike Smetana sent an email to CSquare requesting that the company stop using the temporary generators.

— Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Murphy did not return a phone call requesting comment on the lawsuit Wednesday.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 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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