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| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | give |
| Derivation | bestowment |
Examples of bestow
bestow
They confirmed that in those with flying females, males did bestow nuptial gifts.
From the sciencedaily.com
He does not have the legitimacy the foreign powers are trying to bestow upon him.
From the guardian.co.uk
Ultimately, baby names remain subject to the whims of the people who bestow them.
From the time.com
So perhaps if we bestow a little humanity upon it, maybe it will rub off on us.
From the timesunion.com
Federal recognition would bestow millions of dollars in aid on Mr Bishop's tribe.
From the economist.com
You may not charge and collect for benefits you bestow without prior agreement.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The uninitiated are not considered men, as boukout is seen to bestow masculinity.
From the en.wikipedia.org
All the same, it is safest in this climate to bestow smiles on all and sundry.
From the economist.com
There are many new titles that I wouldn't hesitate to bestow upon a loved one.
From the denverpost.com
- Confer: present; "The university conferred a degree on its most famous former student, who never graduated"; "bestow an honor on someone"
- Give as a gift
- Lend: bestow a quality on; "Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company"; "The music added a lot to the play"; "She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings"; "This adds a light note to the program"
- To lay up in store; deposit for safe keeping; stow; place; To lodge, or find quarters for; provide with accommodation; To dispose of; To give; confer; impart gratuitously; present something to someone as a gift or honour; To give in marriage; To apply; make use of; use; employ; To behave ...
- A verb which means to give; to grant or give something to another person or entity
- Give or grant, or to devote, or to place or store.
- To present as a gift or an honor, grant, bequeath, donate, impart, give
