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 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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Olive answers many of the 55-year-old’s texts and emails, books him spontaneous travel (three trips to London so far this year), buys him groceries, and places meetings on his calendar—often without ever consulting him.

— Margaux MacColl, Vanity Fair, 14 July 2026
If an agent books the wrong trip, buys counterfeit goods, renews the wrong subscription, or sends money to a fraudulent service provider, the defining question will not be whether the system worked as designed.

— Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of books

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The bankruptcy case reveals significant claims from Concord Mills of $606,200, as well as other mall landlords including Roosevelt Field in New York, Woodfield Mall in Illinois, and the Mall of Georgia.

— Catherine Muccigrosso July 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
Picking just 17 performances (across a dozen films and five TV appearances) from his half-century career was remarkably difficult, but the list below reveals the breadth of his underrated ability.

— Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 14 July 2026

Definition of reveals

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Defense says evidence is circumstantial, seeks lower bond Brown’s attorney, Bryan Hoeller, filed a motion on Tuesday seeking to reduce his bond, which had been set at $2 million.

— Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
The lawsuit seeks a declaration that Harwood broke the site’s Terms of Service and unspecified damages.

— Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

Definition of seeks

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That indicates the strength is not a one-quarter phenomenon, and that management expects the momentum to continue in future quarters.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Felix David, Gabler’s TTL USV project lead, unveiled that the successful completion of the SAT indicates a critical milestone for the program.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026

Definition of indicates

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The lethality of the Russian assaults on Kyiv in the last week displays the challenge Ukraine faces in protecting its capital as Russia innovates and steps up its attacks.

— Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
The back of Greg Gates' shirt displays a summary of his stats over his years of running the Peachtree.

— Andre Butso, AJC.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of displays

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Most requests surface after employees have already used ChatGPT unsanctioned.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Several times each year, His Holiness requests guidance from Kuten La, who in his role as State Oracle serves as mouthpiece for Nechung, an ancient deity and Tibet’s spiritual protector.

— Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026

Definition of requests

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Also known as fragrance stacking, layering means mixing scents to create your own custom blend according to Almira Armstrong, founder of Lumira.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 6 July 2026
Furthermore, the centralized App Store infrastructure means third-party applications would cease to function if Apple's servers are no longer active.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of means

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Video released by Iranian state media shows patients being evacuated from Shahid Baghaei Hospital in Iran’s southwestern city of Ahvaz on Wednesday.

— Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
An analysis of a torrent of public comments submitted on a White House proposal to change the way federal contracts and grants are doled out shows a widespread rebuke of the potential change by scientists and others.

— Anil Oza, STAT, 15 July 2026

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