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Synonyms & Antonyms of bestowal
something given to someone without expectation of a return
- the company's annual Yuletide bestowals include a holiday party and substantial bonuses
Synonyms for bestowal
Words Related to bestowal
- alms,
- benefaction,
- beneficence,
- benevolence,
- charity,
- contribution,
- dole,
- handout,
- oblation,
- offering,
- philanthropy,
- tithe
- box
- [British],
- care package,
- foy
- [chiefly Scottish]
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“Bestowal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestowal. Accessed 25 Oct. 2021.
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