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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Pura Vida sells a Mental Health Awareness Fidget Ring featuring amethyst, celestine, green quartz and rose quartz, and donates 5% of the purchase price to Mental Health America.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026
According to Steven, McBee donates its high‑protein snack sticks to local school programs, ensuring kids have access to real nutrition during and after school.

— Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of donates

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With the Paramount closed, some film premieres will be held at ACL Live at the Moody Theater, which accommodates about 2,800.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026
Primary Bath To fit a tub in the primary bath, Tribbett created a step-up that accommodates plumbing and angled the tub to leave room for a shower on the right.

— Laura Fenton, Midwest Living, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of accommodates

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While a decision on Luis’ eligibility is unlikely to come soon, adding Dent and Clark at least gives Wade some cover in case his various roster-building methods fall through.

— Devon Henderson, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
That gives our pizza this nice balance, this lightness and this strong structure.

— Bradley Alvelo, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of gives

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Lynne Sladky The nearly 10,000-square-foot (900 square meters) Jellyfish Museum houses roughly 20 unique species of jellyfish found in Florida waters and other parts of the world.

— CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Bass has applied for preliminary permits to build a two-floor, 3,000-square-foot office and rental center on the northwest side of the property, which now houses a pumphouse.

— Mark Dee August 18, Idaho Statesman, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of houses

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Rick, who volunteers at the same shelter, was equally disturbed by what happened.

— Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
The longtime lawyer with Storino, Ramello and Durkin also volunteers with the Triton College Foundation Board, Little City Foundation, Our Lady of Hope Parish and the Rosemont Voters League, as well as supporting many charitable organizations.

— Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of volunteers

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The center contributes to global research on gibbons The gibbons are full of personality and individual quirks, and Skollar knows them well after decades at the center.

— Jaimie Ding, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026
Gruden, who works for Barstool Sports and contributes on a variety of shows on its platform, has a jury trial scheduled to begin May 24, 2027.

— Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026