How to Use bestow in a Sentence

bestow

verb
  • The university bestowed on her an honorary degree.
  • While the crown is bestowed on the heads of both men and women, tiaras are worn by the latter.
    Isiah Magsino, Town & Country, 6 May 2023
  • Ronald Rivest sports a white beard, smiles with his eyes and bestows his tech gifts on the people of the world.
    Quanta Magazine, 12 Mar. 2020
  • And 2022 feels as fitting a time as any to bestow the world with some good news.
    Amy MacKelden, ELLE, 16 Nov. 2022
  • Selznick wanted to bestow his young film star with a new name.
    Devin Kelly, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2020
  • That said, some couples still choose to bestow the ring in their own way.
    Brittany Loggins, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2023
  • There's just you, a link, and the vague hope that Yeezus himself will bestow upon thee a pair of fire kicks.
    Jake Woolf, GQ, 6 Mar. 2018
  • At some point, Zerlang bestowed on Tonning the moniker of Capt.
    Robert Earle Howells, SFChronicle.com, 5 July 2018
  • Her voice is one of the greatest gifts from God any singer has ever been bestowed with.
    Scott Huver, CNN, 13 Sep. 2019
  • The statue at 21st and H streets NW is said to bestow good luck on students who rub its nose.
    Nick Anderson, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2023
  • When Rocket bestows Thor with a new eye, Thor is able to see a way forward.
    Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2018
  • The prize was bestowed in Madrid at the Galería de Cristal on Tuesday, revealing the winners.
    Luisa Zargani, WWD, 19 June 2024
  • The quality of what’s in the bottle, not the number bestowed on it, is what will compel me to buy a wine again.
    Lettie Teague, WSJ, 3 May 2018
  • Note that the song begins with the words kamah ma’alot tovot — how many good favors has God bestowed upon us.
    Rabbi Avi Weiss, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2023
  • Note that the song begins with the words kamah ma'alot tovot — how many good favors has God bestowed upon us.
    Rabbi Avi Weiss, Jewish Journal, 2 Apr. 2018
  • The meeting with Biden could bestow greater legitimacy on the crown prince’s plans and his path to the throne.
    Aamer Madhani, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2022
  • Summer bestows a bounty of gifts upon the South, but those gifts can come at a painful price.
    Josh Miller, Southern Living, 28 July 2024
  • The 63-year-old actor is no stranger to having awards bestowed upon him.
    Ruth Kinane, EW.com, 24 Sep. 2019
  • And her alleged horse is not even on the outside for all to admire and from which to bestow a royal wave.
    Dewayne Bevil, orlandosentinel.com, 3 Nov. 2021
  • Blessings will be bestowed on those who have been genuine in their souls.
    Essence, 4 Mar. 2024
  • Beyond some big moments on the field, Beckham has bestowed his wisdom and set the tone.
    Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 3 Jan. 2024
  • Last year he was bestowed the honor of Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
    Sahil Kapur, NBC News, 6 Feb. 2024
  • The Luck House bestows good luck on its visitors; time stops in the Forever House.
    Sean Clancy, Arkansas Online, 16 July 2023
  • Bat control is a precious gift, bestowed upon the very few.
    Bruce Jenkins, SFChronicle.com, 10 Mar. 2020
  • And went all out on my quads and calves to tackle the post-workout soreness my new program had bestowed to me.
    Talene Appleton, Men's Health, 7 Aug. 2023
  • The honor has been bestowed on unsung heroes over the years in Tillman’s name.
    Ray Sanchez, CNN, 11 July 2024
  • Click through to see the many twins (and a few bonus doppelgangers!) Riverdale has already bestowed upon us.
    refinery29.com, 12 May 2018
  • James wasn’t the only Stuart monarch to bestow favor on George.
    Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
  • In addition, the jury can opt to bestow up to two special mentions.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Oct. 2024
  • Once again, this year the awards were bestowed as the Venice Film Festival was kicking off and, ahead of the evening ceremony, von Furstenberg held a lunch for the recipients at her apartment in the city.
    Luisa Zargani, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024

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