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

In the first half of 2026, Republican-leaning donors gave $880 million, compared to $290 million from Democratic-leaning givers and $200 million from bipartisan and special interest groups.

— Eric Lau, Washington Post, 25 June 2026
So what is left for the enterprising giver to give?

— Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 22 June 2026

Definition of giver

Noun

Swift’s name came up as a possible wealthy benefactor to pay for a new football stadium in Kansas City.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
His estranged sister, played by Natalie Portman, joins him on the quest which is financed by Domhnall Gleeson's billionaire benefactor character Owen Carver.

— Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of benefactor

Noun

Sutton said The Wounded Blue first purchased the officer a wheelchair before connecting him with a renowned spinal surgeon through the same anonymous donor.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
And the National Park Foundation’s president has told Congress that donors who request anonymity will not be disclosed, according to congressional Democrats.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 3 July 2026

Definition of donor

Noun

Jesse and Shilpa chat with fellow editor, and Bake Club’s first guest contributor, Rebecca Firkser, about all things galette, and award the latest Baker of the Month.

— Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 July 2026
Henrietta was a thoughtful, interesting person, and contributor to some of the most important early works of evolutionary science.

— Leah Hudson, Popular Science, 9 July 2026