as in bestows (on or upon)
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This two-story home provides a generous living space with its four bedrooms and three baths.—
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With all that protective cushioning, the Active5K sneaker also provides an extra boost of height.—
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“Confers (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confers%20%28on%29. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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