bestow

Example Sentences

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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.

From The Wall Street Journal

They’d discuss what kind of destiny the name would bestow upon the child.

From Literature

The honor was bestowed on her by Prince William, who attended with his wife, Princess Catherine.

From Los Angeles Times

Back in 2023, that prestige was bestowed upon tomatoes, which moved beyond the grocery store aisles to become an aesthetic and a way of life with the so-called “Tomato Girl Summer” micro trend.

From Salon

Last year, the regional government pledged to bestow the honorary title of "village of military valour" for the participation of its men in the war.

From BBC