bespeaking

verb

Definition of bespeakingnext
present participle of bespeak
1
as in booking
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 revealing
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs her expression throughout the meeting bespoke great boredom

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3
as in seeking
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 indicating
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 bespeaking
  1. revealing
  2. seeking
  3. indicating
  4. reserving
  5. requesting
  6. meaning
  7. hiring
  8. showing
Verb
  • Its combination of vitamin C and hyaluronic acid intensively hydrates skin, revealing a bouncier texture, while the antioxidant evens tone and boosts radiance.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Their influence flows not from traditional authority but from strategic positions at the nexus of change, revealing a new and potentially more consequential kind of power.
    Moira Forbes, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of revealing
Verb
  • When faced with differences, individuals are likely to respond in one of three ways—by conforming and agreeing with the other person, seeking their validation or distancing themselves altogether.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Many governments desire sovereignty in their technology policies and capacities, seeking to develop their own capacities for AI, their own AI models, training, and development of AI centers.
    Ana DeOliva, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of seeking
Verb
  • In fact, Retail Dive cites a PMG survey indicating that half of Gen Z jetsetters like to immerse themselves in new cultures.
    Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • These reports were later clarified, indicating a case of mistaken identity, and Dong Jun appeared publicly, reaffirming his position.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of indicating
Verb
  • Rather than choosing between early promotion and Cyber Week presence, successful strategies might require maintaining consistent visibility across the extended season while still reserving significant budget for peak shopping days.
    Kiri Masters, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Cole is also reserving 2,014 tickets that will be available for just $1.
    Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of reserving
Verb
  • When requesting feedback, good collaborators err on the side of specificity.
    Shani Harmon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Oh told lawmakers in the national assembly the CIO was reviewing the possibility of requesting a travel ban against the country’s first lady Kim Keon Hee—who has also faced scrutiny over corruption allegations.
    Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of requesting
Verb
  • The tax credits will also become refundable for the first time in the upcoming budget year, which begins on July 1, meaning the state will pay companies cash for any credits that exceed their tax liability.
    Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • His sentencing also takes into account the time already served since his May arrest, meaning he could be released in approximately 12 months, according to his legal team.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of meaning
Verb
  • Experts in the Forbes Communications Council indicated that hiring talent who can connect with the audience enhances the likelihood of a campaign's success.
    Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Small wins along the way, like a personalized response from a hiring manager or a new LinkedIn connection, are stepping stones toward success.
    Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of hiring
Verb
  • The nearly 300-mile trek from Atlanta was pivotal in showing the Confederacy was falling apart as Sherman’s troops gutted much of the key slave state.
    Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Amazon’s massive recommence infrastructure investments made over the last several years are showing clear signs of paying off, as operating profits surge.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of showing
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