bespeaks

verb

Definition of bespeaksnext
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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Relevance
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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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bespeaks
  1. reveals
  2. seeks
  3. indicates
  4. means
  5. shows
  6. denotes
  7. signifies
  8. demonstrates
Verb
  • An exploration of Black generational farmers in the American South reveals the fragility of legacy and the significance of owning land.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Sheeran reveals being a parent was the true inspiration for wanting to be a part of the project.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of reveals
Verb
  • Of course, every brand seeks to connect with its intended audience.
    Anne Marie Nelson-Bogle, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Plaintiff Craig seeks financial compensation for his losses.
    Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of seeks
Verb
  • The child has since recovered from his illness and no other family members have become sick, which indicates there was likely no human-to-human transmission.
    Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The yellow section indicates the tsunami hazard area.
    Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of indicates
Verb
  • Despite the intense competition, the nascent growth of SASE means Palo Alto stock has the potential to keep rising, according to analysts.
    Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • That means not just naming your values and putting them in a frame on the boardroom wall, but also making a real effort to create and share stories that speak to those values.
    Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of means
Verb
  • The clip shows the dog waiting outside a door for its owner to appear, followed by the moment that has people talking.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The video also shows armed men in the headwraps typically worn by RSF soldiers on motorcycles.
    Reuters, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of shows
Verb
  • One star denotes high-quality cooking worth a stop.
    Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
  • His rapid ascension from winning in the ARCA West Series at Phoenix Raceway to shining in NASCAR denotes a driver with remarkable potential and growth.
    Lydia Mee, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of denotes
Verb
  • According to Spirituality & Health, the cold moon signifies a time of rest, reflection and renewal.
    Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This announcement signifies the company’s ongoing commitment to expand its footprint slowly and carefully throughout the world’s most glamorous destinations.
    Caroline Tell, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of signifies
Verb
  • Other thoughtful gestures could include crafting handmade items, printing a photo that captures your bond or any action that demonstrates time and effort, Ward said.
    Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This publicly demonstrates your ongoing commitment to accessibility, reflecting your organization's specific policies and the current status of accessibility efforts.
    Ran Ronen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of demonstrates
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