Synonyms for
Bestowed
Definition
to give as a gift or honor
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- bestowed upon
- bestowed with
- bestowed a title
- bestowed a gift
- bestowed honor
- bestowed recognition
- bestowed blessings
Word family
Usage note
Bestowed implies a formal or significant giving, often by someone in a position of authority. It is typically used for intangible things like honors, titles, or blessings, though it can also apply to gifts.
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Example sentences
- The queen bestowed knighthood upon the brave knight.
- The teacher bestowed prizes on the top performers.
- The company bestowed a scholarship on the deserving student.
- The president bestowed a medal of honor on the war veteran.
- The family bestowed a special gift on their loved one's birthday.
Quotes
'I always felt that if someone is not doing a job, you've got to move on. Ideally, you'll find a candidate who will be great at the job and embrace the culture. But if that's not possible, you have to move fast.' - Meg Whitman
'Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.' - Voltaire
'The greatest gift you can give someone is your time because when you give your time, you are giving a portion of your life that you will never get back.' - Anonymous