BESTOWER Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

bestower

noun

Definition of bestower

as in giver

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Recent Examples of bestower The snooty pooches will premiere on the streamer in late January/early February for the 151st showing of the best-in-class Best in Show-bestower. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bestower

Noun

The moment was unexpected, and also a big one, as Jessica Grace was the ultimatum-giver.

— Joelle Goldstein, USA Today, 15 July 2026
The giver Warren Buffett speaks with CNBC during the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, NE on May 2, 2026.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Definition of giver

Noun

Today’s first-time attendee may become tomorrow’s board member or major benefactor.

— Helmut Paul, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Griffin’s contribution—confirmed by a Citadel spokesman to Fortune as the largest financial contribution among a group of benefactors who helped hire Pochettino—closed the gap on a deal that would otherwise have been out of reach.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 8 July 2026

Definition of benefactor

Noun

On May 28, Johnson received results finding that the DNA profile sampled from one of Brown’s soda bottles could not be excluded as the contributor of the male blood from the victim’s nightgown, the detective wrote.

— Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Plummeting immigration is concerning, since our data suggests that immigration was the biggest contributor to Florida’s growth since 2023.

— Matt Brooks, Fortune, 15 July 2026