BESTOWAL Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

bestowal

noun

Definition of bestowal

as in gift

something given to someone without expectation of a return the company's annual Yuletide bestowals include a holiday party and substantial bonuses

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Recent Examples of bestowal Leo is no stranger to a personalized bestowal, particularly of the Chicago variety. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026 The bestowal of titles is a centuries-old practice in the royal family. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025 That list had some of the feeling of the bestowal of the King’s birthday honors, except that nearly everyone on it had been charged with a federal crime. — Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2025 Love is impartial and universal in its adaptation and bestowals. — David C. Kennedy, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Sep. 2025 If George becomes heir to the throne before finishing school, William may delay any bestowal of the Prince of Wales title. — Simon Perry, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025

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Noun

Too obviously the gift of someone trying to seem casually cultured?

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
Hogan similarly asked jurors to disregard Flores’ request to be compensated for the value of future gifts that Muderrig might have purchased for her.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of gift

Noun

Rooted within the company’s culture, Pink Pony brings together employees through volunteering and fundraising, and customers who give through their purchases and donations to support this central cause.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Vander Veen’s contributions included donations from the Folsom Area Democratic Club and JFK Democratic Club, as well as dozens of individual donors.

— Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of donation

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The welcome ceremony also included a flyover by two B-1 bombers, platoons from each military service, and a presentation of the flags and anthems of both countries.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
IvyCraft is designed for researchers, students, educators, content creators, consultants, and teams that regularly turn source material into presentations, videos, podcasts, or visual content.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of presentation

Noun

The Sun, who now begin the process of relocating to Houston for next season, gave their loyal, vociferous and orange-clad fans a goodbye present, a 95-81 victory over the Toronto Tempo, just a little something to remember them by.

— Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026
Each square contains a solid milk chocolate treat shaped like presents, mini santas, mini snowmen or mini toy soldiers.

— Tim Chan, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of present

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