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be·stow
 bestow
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- pronunciation:
- b
sto
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
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verb |
| inflections: |
bestows, bestowing, bestowed |
| definition: |
to give as a gift or award (usually followed by "on").
The President bestowed an award on the famous scientist.- synonyms:
- confer, give, grant, present
- similar words:
- accord, award, donate, hand
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| related words: |
administer, cast, endow, lavish, present, render |
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| derivation: |
bestowal (n.) |
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