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
  • Checks provider and location availability against real scheduling rules and books the visit, live, inside the EHR.
    — Deepika Bodapati, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • But the company’s second-quarter earnings reported last month showed that high-performance computing, which is where TSMC books AI chip sales, accounted for 66% of revenue.
    — Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of books
Verb
  • Powers tells us how Tehran, Under the Skin, a world premiere documentary directed by Afsaneh Salari, reveals a fascinating reality about contemporary Iranian society.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Surrogacy agreements can include provisions addressing what happens if prenatal testing reveals a serious fetal abnormality, but those provisions do not necessarily give intended parents the power to force a surrogate to terminate a pregnancy.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of reveals
Verb
  • The proposals come as Georgia seeks to keep up with the growing demand for electricity driven by data centers.
    — Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Known for unique design flair, such as the Stellar TV's concrete back mounts, Loewe seeks to establish itself in top luxury destinations, building a global lifestyle ecosystem focused on craftsmanship and innovation.
    — John Archer, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of seeks
Verb
  • Democrats say the flip indicates voters want education to move on from political fights over social issues, while conservatives point to their wins.
    — Lauren Lumpkin, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The report indicates that Dcoop is now in pole position to secure the takeover of Deoleo, leading the likes of Italian companies Coricelli, Bonifiche Ferraresi and Newlat Food, French firm Lesieur (Avril), and Australia's Cobram Estate Olive.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of indicates
Verb
  • Designed by En Masse Architecture and Design with a+c architects, the design displays a sense of weight that’s appropriate for brick construction.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Inside its Equipment Innovation Center in Atlanta, a massive television screen displays real-time data showing what drinks dispensed by the Freestyle are trending, what time of day and where — from the region to the type of business.
    — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of displays
Verb
  • The person asked for gas money and Bitcoin, requests the family found suspicious because Goods doesn't drive and didn't have a car in Las Vegas.
    — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Districts have to abide by Wisconsin’s open records law, meaning that reams of records are available to anyone who formally requests them.
    — Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of requests
Verb
  • His call-up to the 40-man roster, however, means the Mariners cannot contact him during a potential December 1st lockout, which could hinder his development.
    — Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The below-average pass rush means the vulnerable secondary could be overly exposed.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of means
Verb
  • Video shows the moments when the man, who appears to be a United States Postal Service employee, hurled an object at a rare albino peacock and then hit it with a stick last week.
    — Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The video, released by Ukraine’s prosecutor general, clearly shows a person in a black bucket hat, a lose dark jumper and a large white tote bag, walking up the street and placing a black backpack on the doorstep of Yermolaiev’s home.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of shows

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“Bespeaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespeaks. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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