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 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 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

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Insurer donates $80K for storm relief A number of local and state charitable organizations will get a piece of $80,000 donated for storm relief by United Healthcare.

— Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
One community effort already in place is Sprouts’ Food Rescue program, a program that donates unsellable, but edible, groceries to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.

— Shi Bradley, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of donates

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Baby’s All Right, which accommodates closer to 300 people, is still open.

— Michael Calderone, Curbed, 4 Sep. 2026
The space is extremely tight and usually accommodates the massive speakers, the artist or venue camera crew, security, lots of wires, not to mention several other photographers.

— Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of accommodates

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The arrest also comes just after the restaurant announced its intent to restart business inside the building that houses Maggie’s Pub in Whittier.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The building that houses the Brigham and Women’s Hospital emergency department opened in 2022.

— Brittany Trang, STAT, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of houses

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Caleb loves puzzles, building Lego models and animals, and regularly volunteers with an animal shelter and cat rescue to help socialize the animals.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
The idea began last year with Franky Everleigh of Everleigh Entertainment, who volunteers for RCS.

— Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of volunteers

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Being the product of reproduction but not knowing from whom is, to me, like the back of a second surface mirror, the part that provides the surface for the silvered layer, which is then covered with a piece of glass.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
With waterfall views and an ideal location among the old-school charm of Beacon’s shops and restaurants, the Roundhouse provides a perfect weekend escape for New Yorkers who want to feel a world away from home.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of provides

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Ireland’s slim but searching play presents an issue of deep discomfort and homes in on the subject of that larger communal response.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
Coach Kevin O’Connell continuously discussed the Vikings’ changes, and Sunday presents the first real opportunity to show their impact.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of presents

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His rhetoric echoed late nineteenth-century Midwestern populism, wherein the producer contributes to the nation’s wealth while the rentier and financier siphon from it.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026
Alcohol also contributes to oxidative stress, which damages DNA, proteins and cell function and creates inflammation.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026