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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Blumberg and Gleason had booked a duo, Dan Rowan and Dick Martin, to do 10 shows, one week’s worth, in March 1968.

— Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
The grieving husband said Soto de Guzman wanted to take their son to Santo Domingo on Saturday and had already booked a flight, but the son was in the midst of a mental health crisis.

— Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of booked

Verb

This image taken on August 25, 2026 shows an Icelandic flag displayed along a street in central Reykjavik, Iceland, ahead of the country's upcoming referendum.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
To drive home their appeal for funds from Washington, the lawmakers displayed a board that showed the amount of money sent by the federal government to support previous games.

— James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of displayed

Verb

Throughout the hourlong episode, the three-time Grammy winner spoke at length with fans in the audience, who requested their favorite songs and shared how Clarkson’s music helped them through challenging times.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
The Conway Police Department has requested the Arkansas State Police's help in the investigation of a man who died while in its custody during the weekend.

— Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of requested

Verb

The significant transfer outlay has not been reserved solely for the first team, however.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
The apartments are reserved for residents 55 and older earning between 30% and 70% of the area’s median income, with rents expected to range from about $650 to $1,850 per month.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of reserved

Verb

Then there is the summer of life, where the fruits of it all are being revealed.

— Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
When it was revealed that the band Geese used a digital marketing firm that deployed thousands of social media accounts to boost their music in users’ feeds, critics called the band a psyop.

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of revealed

Verb

Khanal said the government has sought specialized support from Nepal's neighbors in tunnel rescue, survivor-detection technology, rapid forensic and DNA analysis, as well as morgue refrigerators.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2026
Khanal said the government has sought specialized support from Nepal’s neighbors in tunnel rescue, survivor-detection technology, rapid forensic and DNA analysis, as well as morgue refrigerators.

— Victoria Milko, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of sought

Verb

Reports about the British royal family have long indicated that Queen Camilla and the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, don’t exactly get along.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Aug. 2026
Chelsea sources with knowledge of the deal have indicated the package rises to £50m including add-ons.

— David Ornstein, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

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