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 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 The President also announced bestowing the Presidential Medal of Freedom on one of my constituents who died on 9/11, Wells Crowther, the man in the red bandana, who saved 18 lives. — CBS News, 24 May 2026 As the daughter of Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, Hawke has found acting success by bestowing her charms in several high-profile projects such as Stranger Things and Inside Out 2 — or, for advanced studies, recent films in the Quentin Tarantino and Wes Anderson canons. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 18 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bestowing

Verb

The Guardians’ Team Store is donating all of the proceeds from sales during Monday’s game to the Venezuelan Red Cross.

— Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Larson’s campaign has pointed out that funders like Mandel are donating to multiple groups that support Bronin, and that network of groups like The Bench, Majority Democrats and VoteVets share some similar consultants and donate to one another.

— Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026

Definition of donating

Verb

Esquire is one of only a handful of theaters housing the Grand Theatre projector that can roll through the film.

— Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
The interior resembles a personal library, with shelves housing the brand’s chains, Foundation collection and 10 tenets alongside rows of books.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 17 July 2026

Definition of housing

Verb

As companies lack clear personal branding policies, Taylor believes employees like her are proactively shaping future corporate guidelines, volunteering to lead this evolving professional frontier.

— Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Birch was volunteering in the hospice program at Osborn Correctional Institution, which had replaced Somers.

— Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026

Definition of volunteering

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There are various intimate private dining spaces, the largest of which—the Salon, a discreet room accommodating up to 30 guests—is at the back, hidden from the public eye.

— Nick Scott, Robb Report, 11 July 2026
There are a number of configurations, blocks, and mini-blocks that can be reserved, accommodating groups of all sizes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

Definition of accommodating

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A little over 22 months later in December 2025, FIFA announced the full list of group stage matches with venues and dates attached, giving DFW a strong case for the best slate across the board.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today.

— Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Definition of giving

Verb

The city is also sheltering at least 100,000 people who fled violence elsewhere in the country.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Cleaning Up Leaves in Early Spring Just like other pollinators, fireflies and their larvae also use fallen leaf litter as sheltering spots in spring.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2026

Definition of sheltering

Verb

One out of five patients presenting to emergency departments screens positive for food insecurity across multiple urban studies.

— Cole Hanson, STAT, 16 July 2026
The waitstaff insist on presenting each dish to the table, then serving portions directly onto diners’ plates.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Definition of presenting

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Where to Stay There aren’t a ton of lodging options in Baileys Harbor, but the ones that do exist are all family-owned and independently operated.

— Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
Human trafficking prevention Senate Bill 570 requires certain lodging operators to provide human trafficking awareness training to employees.

— Christopher Harris, CBS News, 29 June 2026