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
  • The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
    Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • And the breakfast, brunch and lunch chain is providing a treat to encourage acts of kindness.
    Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of provide
Verb
  • As well as local production, the U.S. is now reportedly supplying some specialist drone munitions, although no details have been given.
    David Hambling, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Starting in the 1960s, Arrillaga, who passed away in 2022, developed much of what would become Silicon Valley by supplying the rapidly expanding tech industry with offices to house the thousands of new workers flocking to the burgeoning tech industry.
    Paolo Confino, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of supply
Verb
  • Throughout the hour-long spectacle, Slate — clad in tuxedo shorts and a bow tie — once again proves that no one does quirky like her.
    Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Even at 31, clad in saggy suit pants, Kirk has the affect of an eager college conservative.
    Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of clothe
Verb
  • With that, they’re equipped with the energy and focus to dispense their own pep talks again.
    Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Additionally, the house is equipped with a two-car garage, accommodating vehicles and storage needs efficiently.
    Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of equip
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“Bestow (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestow%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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