Bespoke — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /bi-ˈspōk/ be·spoke

Meaning & Definition of Bespoke

Bespoke (adjective)

  1. custom-made
  2. dealing in or producing custom-made articles
  3. engaged

Bespoke (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. made or fitted to the needs or preferences of a specific customer

    "a wealthy man who can easily afford bespoke suits"

    similar: custom, custom-made, custom-tailored, customized, made-to-order, tailor-made, tailored
    related: particular, special, specialized, custom-built, handcrafted, handmade, made-to-measure
    opposite: mass-produced, ready-made

  2. pledged in marriage

    "having made his fortune, he returned to the village only to discover that the object of his affection was already bespoke"

    similar: affianced, betrothed, engaged, promised (chiefly dialect)
    related: committed
    opposite: unattached

Bespoke (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. 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"

    similar: booked, reserved
    related: earmarked, contracted, engaged, hired, retained

  2. to make known (something abstract) through outward signs

    "her expression throughout the meeting bespoke great boredom"

    similar: betrayed, communicated, declared, demonstrated, displayed, evinced, exposed, gave away, manifested, revealed, showed
    related: bared, disclosed, unbosomed, uncloaked, uncovered, advertised, aired, announced, blazed, broadcast, placarded, proclaimed, publicized, sounded, trumpeted, projected
    near: belied, misrepresented, distorted, falsified, garbled, twisted, camouflaged, disguised, gilded, glossed (over), varnished, whitewashed, concealed, counterfeited, covered, hid, masked, obscured, occluded, veiled

  3. to make a request for

    "milady bespoke our indulgence, inviting us to wait in the foyer while she attended to other matters"

    similar: asked (for), called (for), desired, pleaded (for), quested, requested, solicited, sought, spoke (for), sued (for)
    related: applied (for), begged (for), claimed, clamored (for), importuned, urged, wished (for), demanded, enjoined, exacted, insisted (on), petitioned (for), pressed (for), required, requisitioned, invited, invoked

  4. to serve as a sign or symptom of

    "her impressive virtuosity as a pianist bespeaks years of diligent practice"

    similar: betokened, denoted, indicated, meant, pointed (to), signified, told (of)
    related: boded, foreshowed, foretold, presaged

Related Entry: Bespeak (verb)

Bespeak is a different word from Bespoke. The synonyms below are for bespeak, not for bespoke.

  1. 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"

    similar: book, reserve
    related: earmark, contract, engage, hire, retain

  2. to make known (something abstract) through outward signs

    "her expression throughout the meeting bespoke great boredom"

    similar: betray, communicate, declare, demonstrate, display, evince, expose, give away, manifest, reveal, show
    related: bare, disclose, unbosom, uncloak, uncover, advertise, air, announce, blaze, broadcast, placard, proclaim, publicize, sound, trumpet, project
    near: belie, misrepresent, distort, falsify, garble, twist, camouflage, disguise, gild, gloss (over), varnish, whitewash, conceal, counterfeit, cover, hide, mask, obscure, occlude, veil

  3. to make a request for

    "milady bespoke our indulgence, inviting us to wait in the foyer while she attended to other matters"

    similar: ask (for), call (for), desire, plead (for), quest, request, seek, solicit, speak (for), sue (for)
    related: apply (for), beg (for), claim, clamor (for), importune, urge, wish (for), demand, enjoin, exact, insist (on), petition (for), press (for), require, requisition, invite, invoke

  4. to serve as a sign or symptom of

    "her impressive virtuosity as a pianist bespeaks years of diligent practice"

    similar: betoken, denote, indicate, mean, point (to), signify, tell (of)
    related: bode, foreshow, foretell, presage

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bespoke

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bespoke:

Chiefly dialect: promised
custom, custom-made, custom-tailored, customized, made-to-order, tailor-made, tailored, affianced, betrothed, engaged, booked, reserved, betrayed, communicated, declared, demonstrated, displayed, evinced, exposed, gave away, manifested, revealed, showed, asked (for), called (for), desired, pleaded (for), quested, requested, solicited, sought, spoke (for), sued (for), betokened, denoted, indicated, meant, pointed (to), signified, told (of)

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Bespoke

Words with the opposite meaning of Bespoke:

mass-produced, ready-made, unattached

Related Words for Bespoke

particular, special, specialized, custom-built, handcrafted, handmade, made-to-measure, committed, earmarked, contracted, hired, retained, bared, disclosed, unbosomed, uncloaked, uncovered, advertised, aired, announced, blazed, broadcast, placarded, proclaimed, publicized, sounded, trumpeted, projected, applied (for), begged (for)

Near Antonyms of Bespoke

belied, misrepresented, distorted, falsified, garbled, twisted, camouflaged, disguised, gilded, glossed (over), varnished, whitewashed, concealed, counterfeited, covered, hid, masked, obscured, occluded, veiled

Origin & Etymology of Bespoke

past participle of bespeak

First known use: 1607

Frequently Asked Questions about Bespoke

What does "Bespoke" mean?

"Bespoke" means custom-made. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: custom-made. It has 6 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Bespoke"?

Other words for "Bespoke" include custom, custom-made, custom-tailored, customized, made-to-order, tailor-made, tailored and affianced. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bespoke" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bespoke"?

There are 90 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bespoke". Common alternatives include custom, custom-made, custom-tailored, customized, made-to-order, tailor-made, tailored, affianced, betrothed and engaged.

What is the opposite of "Bespoke"?

Antonyms of "Bespoke" include mass-produced, ready-made and unattached. Near antonyms include belied, misrepresented, distorted and falsified.

How do you use "Bespoke" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bespoke" in a sentence: "a wealthy man who can easily afford bespoke suits"; "having made his fortune, he returned to the village only to discover that the object of his affection was already bespoke"; "bespoke the rental car weeks in advance of their trip".

Is "Bespoke" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bespoke" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Bespoke"?

"Bespoke" is pronounced /bi-ˈspōk/ and divided into syllables as be·spoke.

What is the origin of the word "Bespoke"?

"Bespoke" comes from past participle of bespeak. First known use: 1607.