bestow (on or upon)

verb

Definition of bestow (on or upon)next
as in to confer (on)

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  1. provide
  2. supply
  3. clothe
  4. equip
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  • The organization is also providing feminine hygiene products as well.
    — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • In response to a Herald inquiry, Borghesani provided the 12 months of spending for Hayden’s personal p-card.
    — Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of provide
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  • Trade data show China has fully transitioned from providing mostly low cost manufacturing to supplying vital machinery and components for advanced manufacturing.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The supply hub will initially support the 100-truck logistics fleet while also supplying industrial customers, utilities, transportation operators, energy infrastructure projects, and data centers across the Gulf Coast.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of supply
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  • Designed around century-old oak trees, the home is clad in limestone and natural timber, reflecting the principles of organic modernism.
    — Sandra Barrera, Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • In its café, romantic classical tableaux adorn the walls; the banquettes are clad in amethyst velvet; and marble tiles are arranged in geometric patterns on the floor.
    — Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of clothe
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  • The property has a bluestone patio and a rooftop deck featuring a firepit, two heaters, a fan, seating, and a kitchen equipped with a Saffire smoker, double kegerator, refrigerator and a stainless steel sink.
    — Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • For a country that's largely not equipped to deal with these levels of heat, it's been a particularly uncomfortable few weeks.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of equip
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