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be·stow
 bestow
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- pronunciation:
- b
sto
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
bestows, bestowing, bestowed |
| definition 1: |
to give, as a gift or award (usu. fol. by "on" or "upon").
Many honors were bestowed on the champion.The king bestowed vast tracts of land upon his nobles.The committee bestowed upon her its highest award.- synonyms:
- confer, gift, give, grant, impart, present
- similar words:
- accord, award, bequeath, consign, donate, hand, pay
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| definition 2: |
to use or apply.
He bestowed much time and labor on the great social problems of his age.- synonyms:
- apply, employ, expend, spend, use, utilize
- similar words:
- consume, devote, exercise, exploit, occupy, put
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| related words: |
administer, cast, deal, employ, endow, give, lavish, present, render |
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| derivation: |
bestowal (n.) |
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