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as in to donate
to make a present of
bestowed a new car on their son for graduation
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as in to accommodate
to provide with living quarters or shelter
eventually the refugee family was bestowed in its own apartment
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Recent Examples of bestow
The honor is bestowed on places of exceptional cultural or natural significance—and Paraty has both.
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María Cristina Lalonde, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
Warm vanilla and leather, cut by undertones of peach and plum, round out its dynamic scent profile—one that’s not too heavy, nor too floral, whether in your own space or bestowed upon someone else as a gift.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2025
Kimchis 1 through 5 were monikers bestowed on them by US crew members in homage to the beloved Korean dish (and perhaps a reflection of a less culturally sensitive time).
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025
In her case, it was bestowed upon her by her parents during a childhood in Estes Park, Colorado.
—Outside Online, 24 Dec. 2025
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Blaze Pizza will also donate $1 from every pizza sold that day to Folds of Honor, which provides scholarships to disabled veterans and the spouses and children of fallen veterans.—
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All proceeds from the piece are donated to The Poppy Appeal.—
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Officials originally proposed upgrading the city’s largest cricket stadium, The Gabba, to accommodate the Games, though the project’s price tag was heavily criticized.—
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The pajamas are available in short, regular, and tall lengths to accommodate different heights and builds.—
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Historically, the water’s purity was singular, giving life to a watershed that flourished because of a unique paucity of nutrients, a situation that hindered the pursuit of any single species that would dominate the rest.—
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Utopia Bedding Quilted Comforter This Utopia Bedding comforter keeps my bed looking super fluffy and cloud-like and gives my bedroom an expensive look.—
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All those years of speeches are housed in one place, across the street from the Capitol, in the State Library and court building.—
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When manual driving is selected, the airbag housed within the steering wheel is used instead.—
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The network reiterated its commitment to continuing its work and encouraged community members to volunteer.—
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Group registrations are also welcome for those who want to volunteer with friends, family or coworkers.—
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Waiting until spring to do your pruning and garden cleanup ensures that these beneficial insects have a place to shelter during the colder months.—
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The pink and yellow rods showed that the shooter likely fired downward -- through the desks -- toward the sheltering students, Torrez said.—
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The study also provides a previously unidentified constraint for models of tidal heat production, shell thickness, and the long-term evolution of Enceladus’ ocean.—
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The indictment contends that Jones provided information regarding key players on the Los Angeles Lakers’ status in advance of games on two dates to enable third-parties to make potentially favorable bets.—
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Though town officials tried to push other activities, such as snowmobiling, ice skating and snowshoeing, lodging bookings plummeted in the wake of the resort’s closure.—
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The bullet had been lodged in Kavita's leg for 20 years.—
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“Bestow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestow. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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