bespeaks

verb

present tense third-person singular of bespeak
1
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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2
as in reveals
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs her expression throughout the meeting bespoke great boredom

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3
as in seeks
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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4
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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Recent Examples of bespeaks In the first episode, Temple wears a costume that bespeaks Dorothy Gale’s famous gingham dress. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026 Retirement savers are hoarding cash Retirement savers also reported keeping a sizeable share of their savings in cash, a choice that bespeaks mistrust in financial markets. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 18 July 2026 Planning and thievery on this scale bespeaks a ring of metal poaching. — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026 Known for its delicate texture and plain looks, this pie bespeaks old-school Southern class and charm. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026 That bespeaks too of very capable direction. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026 For a now wireless era, its tangle also bespeaks a certain quaintness, evoking a simpler epoch that still might speak to our own. — Ara H. Merjian, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bespeaks
  1. books
  2. reveals
  3. seeks
  4. indicates
  5. displays
  6. requests
  7. means
  8. shows
Verb
  • Discovering Lofoten’s foodways Kitchen on the Edge of the World books up fast, so reserve your spot early.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
  • During peak season, these rules determine whether AI books the right job, creates extra work for dispatch or loses the customer.
    — Michael Fox, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of books
Verb
  • That makes the meteorite a new window into that planet, one that reveals history scientists haven't been able to see in the scarce samples on Earth.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Future Caucus data reveals that a majority of Gen Z candidates who ran for Congress this year ran as Democrats, while under a third filed as Republicans.
    — Elena Moore, NPR, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of reveals
Verb
  • David’s drama follows a mother with Alzheimer’s struggling to preserve the memory of her son, disappeared by the Colombian army, while her daughter seeks to leave the tragedy behind.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The club remained closed after the shooting, and the filing seeks $1 million in damages.
    — Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of seeks
Verb
  • This indicates that those documents had previously been used in federal legal cases, potentially collected as part of an earlier subpoena.
    — Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Dietrich also recommends looking for ServSafe (which indicates there’s a Certified Food Protection Manager on site) and other food safety certificates on the walls.
    — David Raynor, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of indicates
Verb
  • This incident displays Lakshmana’s inability to control his anger.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The back bar displays several pieces of wall art of horses, cowboys and cowgirls.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of displays
Verb
  • If the airline requests a police report, follow its instructions and keep a copy.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Management said non-human traffic passed 50% of the network in Q2, with daily AI agent requests up more than 1,700% year over year.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of requests
Verb
  • For Trump supporters, that means explaining away vexations like inflation and the war with Iran, twin anchors dragging down the president and fellow Republicans.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
  • In practical terms, this means disabled patrons should be able to buy a ticket as easily as anyone else, get into the venue without extra hurdles, move through the space unimpeded, and have a safe place to experience the show.
    — Maribeth Romslo, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of means
Verb
  • In a separate incident Sunday, Basabe flagged down police to report that a parking garage employee grabbed and threw his phone to the ground, the report shows.
    — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Trump spent time listing numerous other renovation projects around the capital, arguing that the construction work shows how his presidency is delivering for the American people.
    — Ana Ceballos, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of shows

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“Bespeaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespeaks. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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