bespeaks

present tense third-person singular of bespeak
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as in books
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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as in indicates
to serve as a sign or symptom of her impressive virtuosity as a pianist bespeaks years of diligent practice

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    Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
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  • Writing, directing and starring in Maddie’s Secret is an impressive balancing act from Early, who displays a sharp understanding of what moments in Maddie’s life are most suited for comedy.
    Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
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  • The filing doesn’t specify how much money the woman is seeking in damages and requests a jury trial.
    Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The complaint requests a jury trial.
    Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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  • Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.
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  • In cooler climates, that usually means September, but gardeners in warmer climates can wait until October.
    Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
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    Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
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    Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Bespeaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespeaks. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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