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 Whether wandering through the ornamental gardens of Eden or exploring the region’s rich history—Apalachicola is a treasure trove of maritime culture—the Panhandle bestows a rare sense of peace. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026 The writer’s historic Hartford home became the Stowe Center for Literary Activism, which every year bestows the Stowe Prize for Literary Activism. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026 The Milestone Recognition Program also bestows benefits based on how many days passengers have sailed with the line. — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 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

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In addition, the hotel donates recycled soaps and toiletries to those in need at the Jongno-gu Welfare Center.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
Each year Arctic Fox donates 15% of its profits to animal welfare organizations.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

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The nearly 100-year-old route accommodates all budgets and travel interests, an à la carte menu of nature, food, history and recreation.

— David G. Allan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
Its flexible modular design accommodates up to 1,000 kilometers of range and adapts easily to both charging and battery swapping.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026

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That range gives a launcher positioned on Yonaguni the ability to threaten ships operating across a substantial area around the island and toward Taiwan.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
Everyone here almost too respectfully gives one another their turn to speak, the conversation rarely fomenting into argument or overlapping chatter.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of gives

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The island also houses over 200 blue holes (the highest concentration of sinkholes and cave systems in the world) that demand exploration, both in its forests and offshore anchor points.

— Joey Skladany, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
With a 24-inch FHD IPS display boasting a 90% screen-to-body ratio, the monitor houses all the computer's chips, along with a good selection of ports for all your peripherals.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026

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Matt Hepp, an engineer and a climber who volunteers with Ouray Mountain Rescue, created a reference map that notes mile markers and some of the most notorious sections.

— Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Nadolski and Brosnan are helped by Collections Committee member Steven Wright, curator for the Joliet Area Historical Museum, who also volunteers for the society.

— Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of volunteers

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Five original murals by Naples artist Janine Wesselmann celebrate the city's social traditions, while a baby grand piano provides the soundtrack most evenings beneath gilded ceilings.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
Nvidia’s Open Agent Safety Platform, launched on Monday, provides a containment system that only allows access to things an agent needs to do its job.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of provides

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How Trump policies may affect bond issuers Ethics experts note that while municipal debt generally presents a more remote conflict of interest than corporate stock, concerns sharpen when federal action directly targets an issuer.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
Hammer presents these economic theories as stone-cold truths without acknowledging the rather obvious ideological agenda underpinning his thinking.

— Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of presents

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Supporters say changing the clocks disrupts sleep, increases workplace injuries and contributes to more road accidents.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Its rice is considered some of the best in the country, and that fact contributes to its status as the sake capital of the world.

— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026

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