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are bestowing

  • present progressive
    of bestow.
    bestow
    verb (used with object)
    to present as a gift; give; confer (usually followed by on orupon ).

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This feels like, in offering their compliment, they are bestowing a great favor.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 16, 2022

"I am really happy to be here, and honored that you are bestowing this great responsibility on me."

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 12, 2015

These creative new residents are bestowing freshness on the neighborhood, which is beginning to rival Old San Juan as an arts district.

From New York Times ● Mar. 4, 2011

I don't think we are bestowing an honor.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 3, 2010

You have allowed yourself to be carried away by your pity, but you are bestowing it upon an unworthy creature!

From The Chief Justice A Novel by Karl Emil Franzos