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 Considering his role and status, the 20-year-old France youth international is more of a Sandro Tonali successor, albeit that is not a tag the club is bestowing upon Bamba either, given his relative inexperience. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 24 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 title became Kate’s as King Charles named his eldest son Prince William as the Prince of Wales, bestowing William, 44, with the traditional title for the male heir to the throne and the one King Charles, 77, had carried for most of his life. — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026 His restaurant has been a proving ground for talented chefs (alums are spread across the industry including one of them now running one of America’s best pizzerias) and a beacon of sustainability in fine dining (hence Michelin bestowing the restaurant with a Green Star as well). — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 26 June 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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Beijing followed up by donating 10,000 AK-47s to the Ecuadorean armed forces.

— Natalia Cote-Muñoz, Foreign Affairs, 3 Aug. 2026
The nonprofit recently bought the ranch for $10 million and is donating it to the state.

— Sooji Nam, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

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Plaintiffs' attorney Alexander Shalom argued that housing the plaintiffs in a segregated unit violates their constitutional rights against cruel and unusual punishment.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
Elevator access is available in the main buildings housing the lobby and restaurants.

— Ronee Uyeshiro, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026

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Keeping your mind engaged by volunteering, learning new things, and finding meaning in life can help preserve brain health in retirement.

— Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 3 Aug. 2026
Brun was primarily supplied by Maluelue Umu, a bald Samoan man with ties to the USO prison gang, whom Brun had met during his days volunteering at the jail.

— Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of volunteering

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The service Whether at the front desk or poolside concierge, the service at the Arlo Williamsburg is readily available and accommodating.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
But Buckingham Palace staff are reportedly unhappy again about the idea of accommodating the duke.

— Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 July 2026

Definition of accommodating

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Then, the two-time Grammy winner donated his earnings, giving $500,000 across the 50 fan competitors in the competition ($10K each) and the remaining $500,000 to charity.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
Swavely said in an interview that the play attempts to present Helen’s perspective in the story, reimagining her as a mail-order bride and giving her a voice and agency in her own fate.

— Benjamin Carr, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of giving

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Leading up to next week’s primary election in Jackson County, candidates for county executive have spent weeks on the campaign trail presenting their visions for the county’s future.

— Ilana Arougheti July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
That vision aligned naturally with LakehouseRanchDotPNG, which has been presenting productions at Main Street Players since 2024.

— Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

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But a multi-family residential condo needs a Certificate of Use from the city for lodging rentals of less than 30 days.

— Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
These fiery particles seek out the smallest vulnerabilities, lodging in gutters, slipping through attic vents or settling into dry debris near your home.

— Neil Collins, Washington Post, 24 July 2026