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has bestowed

  • present perfect
    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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Exhibit A: Wolf Blitzer, whose white beard has bestowed the gift of perpetual old age on him.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

For retirees in search of a connection, this class has bestowed upon them a grand slam of friendships.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2023

Since 1951, it has bestowed this award annually on women “who have made lasting and impressive contributions to the world of entertainment.”

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 24, 2023

The ceremony on Tuesday marked the third time Mr. Biden has bestowed the medal on service members.

From New York Times ● Jul. 5, 2022

“Prince Hamlet has bestowed on me some signs of love,” I said, choosing my words with care.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein