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 bestowing the jokey prize on actor Timothée Chalamet last year, Edwards announced that the coveted 2026 White Boy of the Year prize went to Justin Bieber. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026 In that world, humans might retain (for a while) a desire to acknowledge the role of AI in those discoveries, even bestowing previously human-only awards upon the responsible AI agents. — Jeffrey S. Flier, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026 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

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Hundreds of volunteers, including dentists, nurses and technicians, are donating their time to provide care.

— Jessica Riley, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Donors can avoid capital gains tax on the appreciation and claim an income tax deduction by donating private shares.

— Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

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Sybille Roger-Vasselin’s store near Place de la République, housing her ready-to-wear label Petite Mendigote, was looted on Sunday.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
Main Street spans 140 mostly 19th-century buildings housing 100-plus shops, restaurants, and independent inns.

— Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 14 Oct. 2026

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Tracy Rieff is stepping down from his role of deputy fire chief after 36 years of volunteering with the Farmington Fire Department.

— Lynn Kutter, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Joe Rospars, a Democratic strategist who worked on Barack Obama's presidential campaigns, said the small-dollar donors often reflect voter excitement and volunteering for the party and candidates.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026

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Across the sector, more accommodating toe boxes and forefoots are popping up in new releases, and brands are doing their best to make sure the changes get noticed.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
The simple home becomes a multi-generational estate, capable of accommodating extended families, other guests, and dedicated staff.

— Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026

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Ahead of the 2022 election, the prime minister helped broker an alliance between Ben-Gvir’s party and Bezalel Smotrich’s Religious Zionism, giving Netanyahu enough seats to assemble a government.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
Sánchez Bezos, the fund’s vice chair since its early days, has become a more visible face of the couple’s giving.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

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At Mekelle's Tigray Martyrs' Memorial Monument, former fighters lined up to register with the authorities, some carrying papers or sheltering under umbrellas.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
Former combatants seek to return to civilian life At Mekelle’s Tigray Martyrs’ Memorial Monument, former fighters lined up to register with the authorities, some carrying papers or sheltering under umbrellas.

— Khaled Kazziha, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026