BESTOWS Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

bestows

verb

present tense third-person singular of bestow

as in donates

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

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as in accommodates

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

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Recent Examples of bestows As many an influencer has learned, that identity bestows the transcendental rewards of unconditional love—and plenty of new branding opportunities. — Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026 So founding a college bestows some measure of immortality, enduring long beyond the life of the founder. — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 The Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation bestows the Pioneer of the Year Award upon esteemed members in the motion picture industry in recognition of leadership, service to the community and commitment to philanthropy. — Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026 The European linen feels breezy and has pearl buttons for an extra special touch that Serena & Lily bestows on their products. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 13 July 2026 But her adjustment to her new planet has been hard; the superpowers our yellow sun bestows upon her proved to be a burden. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 26 June 2026 The kingdom is officially saved when our boy bestows true love’s kiss, breaking Aurora’s curse. — Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 25 June 2026 Besides looking indisputably dapper, the shirt also bestows upon wearers the privilege of its anti-odor technology. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 22 June 2026 Namely, glycerin, a humectant that attracts moisture from the air and locks it into skin, and coconut oil, a fatty acid-rich skin softener that bestows instant glow. — Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 29 May 2026

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Additional campaign finance records show that Campbell regularly donates to Republican politics nationally and in Texas.

— Justin Williams, New York Times, 16 July 2026
Suarez, who donates his salary, has proposed eliminating the car and phone allowances, highlighting substantial increases in the mayor and commission budget in recent years.

— Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Definition of donates

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The mid-sized 737-8 carries 160 to 180 passengers across a range of up to 3,500 nautical miles (6,480 km), whereas the larger 737-9 accommodates 175 to 195 passengers with a maximum range of 3,300 nautical miles (6,110 km).

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
People like them want to work, but finding a job that safely accommodates their disease management is easier said than done, Schroer said.

— Helen Branswell, STAT, 30 July 2026

Definition of accommodates

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The front of the robot houses an AI Vision camera; ultrasonic and IR sensors that aid navigation, obstacle avoidance, and mapping; and a pair of LED lights for nighttime cleaning.

— John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
Disney Experiences, which currently houses theme parks, cruises and consumer products, saw June quarter revenue of $10 billion (up 10%) and operating income of $3 billion (up 20%).

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of houses

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Renna stars as an idealistic father who volunteers to coach his kid’s team, only to find that the real challenge isn’t the 10-year-olds, but the adults surrounding them.

— Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026
Today, volunteers livestream on their YouTube channel whenever Nashville or surrounding counties face severe weather.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026

Definition of volunteers

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The internet presents a new vision of this story, one in which the local stage is the algorithm, cycling through performers and one-trick ponies until, finally, the hive mind selects its favorite.

— Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2026
Modeling multiple outcomes Predicting aircraft movement on the ground presents a unique challenge because pilots can choose different taxi routes depending on traffic, controller instructions, and airport conditions.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of presents

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His smiley story of slapping a $5 bill on Jalen Carter’s chest after the defensive tackle’s contract extension contributes to a preseason energy that feels a lot like when Hurts and Nick Sirianni rode out of practice together on a golf cart in 2024.

— Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
The report highlighted that nearly 45% of the workforce remains in agriculture, which contributes just 15% to 16% of GDP, while manufacturing’s share of the economy has remained largely unchanged.

— Priyanka Salve,Raksha Murali, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026