Example Sentences

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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

Brilliant verbenas in rich robes are glowing,   And spireas their fair silver glories maintain, While violets and lilies their charms are bestowing   To add to the splendors of sweet Flora's reign.

From The Emigrant Mechanic and Other Tales in Verse Together with Numerous Songs Upon Canadian Subjects by Cowherd, Thomas