BESTOWING Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

bestowing

verb

present participle of bestow

as in donating

to make a present of bestowed a new car on their son for graduation

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as in housing

to provide with living quarters or shelter eventually the refugee family was bestowed in its own apartment

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Recent Examples of bestowing After an initial incursion into Burgundy in July, the guide tackled Bordeaux on September 7, bestowing recognition upon 84 wineries at a ceremony at the Cité du Vin in Bordeaux. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026 There’s a lot of angst about college athletics right now, and the latest is over court cases that are bestowing eligibility on players who were just in NFL camps. — Seth Emerson, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Katrina Llegado, who was Miss Supranational Philippines 2026, took home the title, with last year’s winner, Eduarda Braum, 23, bestowing the crown on her successor. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 What amazing power and authority are imparted to us by divine Mind, bestowing the understanding that we are composed of and express the divine energies of God, Love. — Leslie Revilock, Christian Science Monitor, 20 July 2026 In order to create differentiated content, your marketing team should focus on bestowing the agent with access to unique, differentiated insights about your product, market and customer. — Thenuka Karunaratne, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 The Jewish Film Institute is bestowing the actress and comedian with the Freedom of Expression award during the 46th iteration of the annual festival, during the July 18 west coast premiere of Hollywood Does Abortion. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 16 June 2026 That means raising pay in real terms, not merely bestowing nominal bumps which can be wiped out by inflation. — Randi Weingarten, Time, 11 June 2026 The Michelin Guide first arrived in Florida in 2022, targeting Miami, Orlando and Tampa and bestowing stars on 11 Miami restaurants. — Connie Ogle updated May 28, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026

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Verb

By donating 10 percent of their daily sales to the CFDA Scholarship Fund, the community helps propel the rising fashion talent.

— Ruby Ford-Dunker, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026
As for the extras, give some to a friend or offload a larger amount by donating.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of donating

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The high-rise residential building had been housing a large number of Palestinian families displaced by the war between Hamas and Israel.

— Morgan Winsor, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
The site now housing 111 employees is part of the bank’s plan for growth in the Charlotte region.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of housing

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The economy demanded more of students outside the classroom—internships, networking, publications, volunteering.

— Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026
For most teenagers, volunteering is a great résumé booster, but Petraro-Hyppolite doesn't really need another one.

— John Dias, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of volunteering

Verb

Cassavetes played up the conflicting feelings on set and exacerbated them by giving Rowlands and Cassel contradictory directions that constantly set the actors against each other.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2026
Post Malone and Morgan Wallen trade blame over bright guitars and driving percussion, giving the song a playful tension that keeps it moving.

— Brittney Williams, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of giving

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Pakistan frequently accuses the Taliban government in Kabul of sheltering TTP leaders and allowing militants to carry out cross-border attacks.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
Pakistan often accuses Kabul of sheltering the TTP and turning a blind eye to cross-border militant attacks.

— Riaz Khan, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of sheltering

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During those encounters, the victim said, Gonzalez Reyes would place a firearm on a table to intimidate him and demand free food while presenting himself as an ICE agent.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
But the chain postponed presenting the proposal to the council due to a traffic study delay.

— Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of presenting

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Consumers saw higher prices in August month-over-month for categories such as communication, lodging away from home, airline fares, education, and used cars and trucks.

— Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026
The distillery plans to build a visitor center and lodging on its Garrard County property.

— Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Sep. 2026