Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb bespeak

2 senses of bespeak

Sense 1
bespeak, betoken, indicate, point, signal -- (be a signal for or a symptom of; "These symptoms indicate a serious illness"; "Her behavior points to a severe neurosis"; "The economic indicators signal that the euro is undervalued")
       => tell -- (let something be known; "Tell them that you will be late")

Sense 2
request, bespeak, call for, quest -- (express the need or desire for; ask for; "She requested an extra bed in her room"; "She called for room service")
       => communicate, pass on, pass, pass along, put across -- (transmit information ; "Please communicate this message to all employees"; "pass along the good news")

Antonyms of adj bespoken

2 senses of bespoken

Sense 1
bespoke, bespoken, made-to-order, tailored, tailor-made -- ((of clothing) custom-made)

INDIRECT (VIA custom-made) -> ready-made -- (made for purchase and immediate use)

Sense 2
bespoken, betrothed -- (pledged to be married; "the engaged couple")

INDIRECT (VIA attached) -> unattached, uncommitted -- (not associated in an exclusive sexual relationship)

Similarity of adj bespoken

2 senses of bespoken

Sense 1
bespoke, bespoken, made-to-order, tailored, tailor-made -- ((of clothing) custom-made)
       => custom-made (vs. ready-made), custom -- (made according to the specifications of an individual)

Sense 2
bespoken, betrothed -- (pledged to be married; "the engaged couple")
       => attached (vs. unattached), committed -- (associated in an exclusive sexual relationship)