BESPEAKS Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

bespeaks

verb

present tense third-person singular of bespeak

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 reveals

to make known (something abstract) through outward signs her expression throughout the meeting bespoke great boredom

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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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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

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Verb

After tracing the same woodland route that Kino used to enjoy with her father, Kai books an appointment and heads to the remote clinic—housed right within the girls’ old family home.

— James Marsh, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026
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

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

Lakshmana’s first extended journey with Rama begins when the sage Vishvamitra requests Dasharatha to send Rama to protect his sacrifice from attacks by rakshasas (a type of demon in Hinduism).

— Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
If the airline requests a police report, follow its instructions and keep a copy.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 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

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