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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Guests staying in Family Concierge and The Reserve—as well as anyone booking a spa treatment—also receive one hour of complimentary access to the YHI Spa's hydrotherapy circuit, complete with a steam room, sauna, plunge pool, and hydrotherapy pools.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026
Before booking any driving program, check what the price includes, along with age, licensing, clothing and reservation requirements.

— Chris Teague, AJC.com, 4 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

Additionally, the hoard contained both Arab and Anglo-Saxon coins, indicating the Vikings’ involvement in broader economic exchange between Europe and Southwest Asia during this period.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Among adult pedestrians killed in nighttime crashes, about a third had blood alcohol levels indicating intoxication; so did about 20% of those killed during the day.

— Paula Span, Miami Herald, 3 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

There are also security concerns that keep hotels from displaying occupancy levels during the online reservation process.

— Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
Department staff searched for the otter to assess whether the animal was still in the area or displaying any abnormal or concerning behavior, Margiott said.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of displaying

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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