BESPOKEN Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

bespoken

verb

past participle of bespeak

as in booked

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 displayed

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

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as in requested

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 denoted

to serve as a sign or symptom of her impressive virtuosity as a pianist bespeaks years of diligent practice

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Larry Dean Brown, 79, was booked into the Tarrant County Jail on Tuesday after he was extradited from Colorado to North Texas, according to court records.

— Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
In front of another capacity crowd of 68,239, La Albiceleste booked a ticket to Sunday’s World Cup final against Spain with 2-1 victory.

— Gavin Godfrey, AJC.com, 16 July 2026

Definition of booked

Verb

Princess Itaweret’s skeleton showed healed fractures to both her ribs and foot, while multiple individuals displayed nutritional deficiencies and infections.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 July 2026
White, when give the chance, has displayed a diverse offensive game, a defensive bent and an ability to make tough shots.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026

Definition of displayed

Verb

Despite its correction, EWZ remains in a cyclical bull trend as defined by the weekly cloud model, denoted by the shaded area on the chart, which provides support for the uptrend aligned with former resistance near $34.

— Katie Stockton, CNBC, 13 July 2026
California is not experiencing a uniform decline in violent crime as denoted in the California Crime Statistics 2026.

— Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026

Definition of denoted

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Some sailings still embrace that carefree spirit, while others reach destinations usually reserved for full length voyages, giving travelers a compact way to enjoy the coastal mix that makes short cruises feel complete.

— David Dickstein, Oc Register, 15 July 2026
The result is a superlative and affordable four-sleeper camper van that offers features usually reserved for much more expensive custom camper van builds.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 July 2026

Definition of reserved

Verb

Medical records revealed that Arriaga had been given two other sedation medications and nitrous oxide gas in addition to the Demerol.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
An investigation revealed the men forced their way into the home, changed the locks and began operating a counterfeit currency manufacturing operation, police said.

— Jason Green, Mercury News, 16 July 2026

Definition of revealed

Verb

Vague language in the MoU sought to disguise irreconcilable differences between the US demand – supported by much of the international community – for freedom of navigation in and out of the Gulf, and Iran’s insistence on managing shipping.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
On that occasion, Argentina sought to prod, poke and provoke; Enzo Fernandez left one on the head of Elliot Anderson early on, Leandro Paredes caught the ankle of Jude Bellingham.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026

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