1
2
as in displayed
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
her expression throughout the meeting bespoke great boredom
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bespoken
Verb
-
The Missouri native later landed a role on Showtime’s Episodes and booked supporting roles in Bride Wars (2009) and Morning Glory (2010).—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026 -
Gledhill was arrested and transported to Van Nuys Jail, where he was booked on suspicion of murder.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
Verb
-
Grant's work has been displayed in galleries and museums across the United States, including the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA).—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
-
The most prolific home-run hitting team in University of Kansas baseball history displayed its power early in the Jayhawks’ 6-3 NCAA baseball regional tournament victory over Northeastern on Friday afternoon at Hoglund Ballpark.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
Verb
-
The person requested anonymity because they're not permitted to speak publicly about the confidential discussions.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
-
In July, Thomas, 30, filed a petition to establish parental relationship with the actress, 37, in Los Angeles, and requested joint legal and physical custody of Louetta, along with an order for visitation, according to documents obtained by USA TODAY.—
Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Verb
-
While there is no master list of PointSavers hotels or dates, they are clearly denoted in Marriott’s award night search results.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
6 May 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
Verb
-
The Mexican goalkeeper recently confirmed that the 2026 World Cup will be the last of his career with the Mexican national team and likely also as a professional soccer player, thus closing a career that will place him on a list reserved for few names in soccer history.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
-
Jeans, of course, still occupies an important space in most fashion editors' summer wardrobes, though white jeans and light-weight denim make it to the top of the pile while black and gray jeans in more rigid denim are often reserved for nights out at a bar.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
6 June 2026
Verb
-
Ariana revealed this information to the rest of the Islanders during the ceremony at the fire pit.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
-
Airbus Helicopters has revealed a new autonomous aircraft based on its popular H145 platform, pushing the company deeper into the growing market for large uncrewed rotorcraft.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
Verb
-
The space also features vintage furnishings by Eileen Gray and antiques sourced by Garcia, reinforcing the residential quality Mage sought to create.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
-
OpenAI has sought to distance itself from Leading the Future, which has received $25 million in donations from Brockman and his wife Anna.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
Verb
-
At an energy conference held in London, Chereau indicated that fuel shortages could further industrywide demand disruption.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
-
According to a Facebook post by FOX59 anchor Angela Ganote, Fields and his wife were stunned when a scanner later indicated the ticket was worth only $20.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Bespoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespoken. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
