bestowed (on or upon)

past tense of bestow (on or upon)

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Verb
  • As part of his homework, Hanke provided a systemic analysis that narrowed a list of 239 potential candidates to the 50 most promising choices.
    Shawn Tully, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Guests are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy complimentary beer provided by Fossil Cove Brewery, wine, soft drinks and light snacks.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • National Highways confirmed that the machine, operated by Skanska and supplied by Flannery Plant Hire, is powered by hydrogen from Ryze.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Back in May, one Facebook user posted a question in the public group What to pack for Italy - Travel Essentials regarding whether or not Italian hotels supplied conditioner for guests.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Bad Bunny introduced a clip of Hamm dancing at one of his recent concerts before the camera cut to Hamm in the Studio 8H audience, clad in a button-up shirt, sunglasses and bucket hat.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Newly released 911 transcripts reveal the fear and chaos that gripped students, staff and clergy inside a Minneapolis church when a gunman clad in tactical gear opened fire on them in August.
    Michael Dorgan , Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • To ensure this, veins below the heart are equipped with one-way valves pointing up toward the heart.
    Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Bring a touch of playful cottage style with a wall shelf painted a bright color and equipped with pegs for hanging everything from art to hats.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Bestowed (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestowed%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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