BESTOWALS Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

bestowals

noun

plural of bestowal

as in gifts

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 bestowals Love is impartial and universal in its adaptation and bestowals. — David C. Kennedy, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Sep. 2025

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The gifts that stay with people are usually the ones that felt personal rather than generic.

— Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Staff visit mothers in the hospital, bring small gifts to celebrate their new babies, conduct developmental screenings and connect families with evaluations or services when needed.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

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The American Red Cross declared its second ever national blood supply crisis Monday, urging immediate donations as blood supplies fall to their lowest levels in four summers.

— Velvet Wu July 29, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026
The GoFundMe page states that donations will help cover medical expenses, funeral costs, counseling and other unexpected expenses in the months ahead.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Definition of donations

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Missouri residents can access informational presentations about Benton’s life work for free.

— Zuri Primos July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
My dad was at a place called Seabury and my mom even did presentations there, not just for the benefit of my dad, but for other clients or patients as well.

— Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026

Definition of presentations

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At the world’s top hotel properties, turndown gifts, in-room amenities, and departure presents have become an intentional part of the guest experience.

— Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Entertainment includes shooting parties, exchanging presents and the annual family walk to Christmas morning service at the Sandringham Church on the estate, which is about 100 miles north of London.

— Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

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