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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The company donates diapers and wipes, develops hospital hugger programs and partners with neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurses to design products.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 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

Verb

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

Verb

The delicate shape still nods to classic ballet flats, but the slight heel gives everything a little more polish, making the pairing feel less Sunday lunch with your nan and more Copenhagen Fashion Week.

— Georgia Brown, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2026
The deal gives the United States 55% effective output of the new private company, including an ownership stake and rights to buy oil at cost.

— Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of gives

Verb

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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Verizon specifically provides a Satellite SOS demo for compatible Android phones.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
The three-on-three league was co-founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier (Bazzell’s wife) and provides players with an equity stake in addition to their salaries.

— Annie Costabile, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of provides

Verb

Color presents a particular problem for cotton recycling because reactive dyes, widely used on cellulosic fibers, form strong covalent bonds with cellulose.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
The Senegal international is enticed by the option of joining Galatasaray and that presents an issue while the transfer window is open.

— Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of presents

Verb

This contributes to a total of 180 stores across the country that the German grocer plans on opening this year.

— Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Nigeria, which contributes the most to MTN’s subscriber base and revenues, is a particularly competitive arena, with more than 400 licensed digital money lenders.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026