How to Use bestow in a Sentence

bestow

verb

• The university bestowed on her an honorary degree.
• But such milestones, on their own, are unlikely to bestow astronauts with mythical status.
  — Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2020
• In Thailand, eating the Mekong giant catfish is believed to bring good luck forever and bestow the gifts of wisdom and long life.
  — National Geographic, 25 Feb. 2020
• Then, however, Trump asked first lady Melania Trump to bestow the medal on Limbaugh during the speech.
  — Bill Goodykoontz, azcentral, 4 Feb. 2020
• Almost all the individuals who bestowed him that dishonor were women, at 31%.
  — Joseph Simonson, Washington Examiner, 25 Feb. 2020
• Politics is competitive, and any technology that can bestow an advantage, or even just garner attention, will be used.
  — Bruce Schneier, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2024
• Republicans are more likely to bestow the medal on military leaders, white people and conservative editors and pundits.
  — Christopher Devine, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2020
• You’re not being reminded to be grateful to the owner of the Airbnb for bestowing upon you the boon of a tidy apartment; you’re being told to be grateful for a wondrous world filled with Airbnbs.
  — Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 26 Nov. 2024
• 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

Last Updated: 19 Dec 2024