bestow (on or upon)

verb

Definition of bestow (on or upon)next
as in to confer (on)

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  1. provide
  2. supply
  3. clothe
  4. equip
Verb
  • City officials provided renderings, which show a white bridge with two sets of arches on either side.
    Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Oils, scrubs, and detoxes all provide balance and ensure optimal growth.
    Essence, Essence, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of provide
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  • In the end, more than 10,000 people and organizations supplied means for some 4,700 animals’ successful transportation to new homes in at least temporarily safer areas.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Wirth said Chevron will help supply these data centers with gas , hinting at more specific announcements on the horizon.
    Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of supply
Verb
  • By the time Post Malone came on stage and knocked out his high-energy, crowd-pleasing set while clad in a Luke Combs T-shirt and cutoff jorts, the air was dry and cool.
    Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The interior, clad with carbon-fiber extras, has the seats and dashboard both swathed in dark-brown leather.
    Charlie Thomas, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of clothe
Verb
  • However, the fundamental core of the creative process remains unchanged; talented individuals, equipped with the appropriate tools, are ultimately responsible for bringing new ideas to life.
    Kimberly A. Whitler, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
  • The Pentagon said Friday that two military C-130 Hercules aircraft equipped with a firefighting system are now on the scene, according to Military.com.
    Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of equip
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