bestowed
Americanadjective
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presented as a gift or privilege; given or conferred.
As the official addressed them, some members of the audience shouted with joy over their newly bestowed citizenship.
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Archaic. applied; put to some use.
If I regarded the present discussion concerning baptism as only about mere mode or form, I should think my time and labor poorly bestowed.
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Britain’s Prince Harry bestowed its name on the athletic games he created for wounded soldiers.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
In 2004, Sir Elton was awarded fellowship of the Ivors Academy, and his old collaborator, the late George Michael, also had that honour bestowed upon him on Thursday - 10 years after his death.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
The Sharks won the league title in Finch’s second year in charge, and his own players marveled at the defensive superpowers he bestowed on them.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Their impeccable hearing and quick thinking were rewarded by the Austrian emperor, who bestowed the pretzel bakers with their own coat of arms featuring two lions holding a massive pretzel.
From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026
At the bottom of the stairs, Lillian bestowed a long holiday kiss on each one of her children and wished them a Merry Christmas.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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