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bestows

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Main Entry:
be·stow 
          Listen to the pronunciation of bestow
Pronunciation:
\bi-ˈstō, bē-\
Function:
transitive verb
Etymology:
Middle English, from be- + stowe place — more at stow
Date:
14th century
1 : to put to use : apply <bestowed his spare time on study> 2 : to put in a particular or appropriate place : stow 3 : to provide with quarters : put up 4 : to convey as a gift —usually used with on or upon
synonyms see give
be·stow·al 
          Listen to the pronunciation of bestowal \-ˈstō-əl\ noun
be·stow·er 
          Listen to the pronunciation of bestower \-ˈstō(-ə)r\ noun


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