bestow
Example Sentences
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Created by López to honor the legendary Mexican American actress, the award is bestowed to a filmmaker whose work amplifies Latino voices.
From Los Angeles Times
"I am sorry that I was not able to repay the faith you bestowed in me with the outcome you all deserved," he added.
From BBC
SAG-AFTRA’s recognition on Sunday is one of several lifetime achievement awards bestowed upon the actor over his extensive six-decade career, which is defined by two of Hollywood’s biggest film franchises.
From Los Angeles Times
The other was bestowed on a 100-year-old Navy pilot who led his squadron to victory in a 1952 Korean War aerial battle against an overwhelming enemy force that remained secret until 2002.
They’d discuss what kind of destiny the name would bestow upon the child.
From Literature
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