1
as in donates
to make a present of
bestowed a new car on their son for graduation
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in accommodates
to provide with living quarters or shelter
eventually the refugee family was bestowed in its own apartment
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of bestows
That the country which bestows Nobel Prizes should play this parlor game is no surprise.
—
Colton Valentine, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026
Dating back to 2006, the competition involves a golden gift bag that's given by Rebecca's parents to one of their four kids and bestows the honor of becoming the favorite child that year.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Mercury in Capricorn bestows a sober mindset, but try not to make your vision SO serious!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026
That wise decision bestows you with a straight-six mill good for 503 horsepower.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2025
Conversely, the spring thaw bestows backwoods trekkers with an abundance of waterfalls.
—Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 12 Nov. 2025
The Guide also bestows Bib Gourmand and Green Star honors.
—Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2025
The pastel colorway, which also includes a warm blue and a mushroom hue bestows a sort of quiet luxury to your chamber.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Sep. 2025
This vibrant woman, with her theatrical past, bestows a previously unknown glamour and excitement to David’s world.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2025
Colton Valentine, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026
Dating back to 2006, the competition involves a golden gift bag that's given by Rebecca's parents to one of their four kids and bestows the honor of becoming the favorite child that year.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Mercury in Capricorn bestows a sober mindset, but try not to make your vision SO serious!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026
That wise decision bestows you with a straight-six mill good for 503 horsepower.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2025
Conversely, the spring thaw bestows backwoods trekkers with an abundance of waterfalls.
—Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 12 Nov. 2025
The Guide also bestows Bib Gourmand and Green Star honors.
—Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2025
The pastel colorway, which also includes a warm blue and a mushroom hue bestows a sort of quiet luxury to your chamber.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Sep. 2025
This vibrant woman, with her theatrical past, bestows a previously unknown glamour and excitement to David’s world.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bestows
Verb
-
Pratt Industries donates 100 alarms Pratt Industries’ Mill Division in Valparaiso has donated 100 carbon monoxide alarms to the Valparaiso Fire Department to support fire safety efforts, according to a release.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
-
For every bottle that’s sold, Garrison Brothers donates $5 to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.—
Brian Freedman,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Yet many companies undermine those benefits by choosing automation that accommodates existing packaging, especially when scaling operations.—
Ken Bowles,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
-
Encompassing more than 26,000 square feet, the property accommodates multiple standalone units, including a two-bedroom guest apartment.—
Pueng Vongs,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Directly across from the hotel, guests can walk to a lift that gives them immediate access to Andermatt’s 112 miles of slopes—enough to keep you fully immersed in the winter wonderland for days on end.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
-
Align with what actually uplevels you, not what confirms bias, is rage bait, or just gives a dopamine hit.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
This slab of a sandwich houses everything good under one bready roof.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
-
And, for many of us, that's the cabinet that houses our reusable water bottles and mugs.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Smith now volunteers to help other inmates navigate the technology, particularly during virtual job interviews designed to simulate modern hiring processes.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
-
As a member of the Fine Art League of Cupertino, Choudhury volunteers his time and creativity to help people connect and grow through art.—
Diana Argabrite,
Mercury News,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
The company provides fabrication, installation and tower services for broadcast, cellular, railroad and wind industries, according to its website.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
31 Jan. 2026
-
The program trains officers to recognize certain personality types and provides techniques for de-escalation without physical conflict.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
From a valuation perspective, this presents an appealing entry point.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
-
And looming beyond any legislative solution is a governor who is widely considered a likely candidate for president in 2028 — a race in which California’s persistent budget deficits presents a political liability.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Though only 2% of the river’s length flows through the capital, Delhi contributes about 76% of its total pollution, according to a government monitoring committee.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
-
The Benefits Of Planting Over A Tree Stump Planting over an old tree stump has many benefits beyond disguising it, because decaying wood contributes to the soil life cycle.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Bestows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestows. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
