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bestows

  • present tense form
    of bestow (3rd person singular).
    bestow
    verb (used with object)
    to present as a gift; give; confer (usually followed by on orupon ).

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Supporters think the passage bestows citizenship on virtually any person born in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 1, 2026

In order to truly feel the benefit and gift that this money bestows, you clearly need to make sure it makes a difference elsewhere, too.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 20, 2026

“No,” he added, “it is the office of the president that bestows those far-reaching protections to the office holder.”

From Slate ● Jan. 10, 2025

His followers do seem to love it when he bestows some juvenile nickname on one of his rivals.

From Salon ● Mar. 13, 2024

By not repeating them, he will be able to make men feel secure and win them over with the benefits he bestows upon them.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli