Examples of 'bestow' in a sentence

Meaning of "bestow"

bestow (verb): To give something as an honor or present, often formally or ceremoniously
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  • To apply or make use of (someone or something); to employ, to use.
  • To apply (money) for some purpose; to expend, to spend.
  • To impart (something) gratuitously; to present (something) to someone or something, especially as a gift or an honour; to confer, to give.
  • To place or put (someone or something) somewhere or in a certain situation; to dispose of.

How to use "bestow" in a sentence

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The gods bestow upon us a mortal life.
This year it is my honor to bestow that award.
I bestow my blessings on your courage and optimism.
First allow me to bestow holy orders on you.
I bestow upon you my strength and my wisdom.
And he chose to bestow gifts on his friends.
Bestow my armor upon this young man.
You must needs bestow her funeral.
Please bestow on us wealth and righteous progeny.
I have decided to bestow upon you a gift.
Bestow on me a son who will be of the righteous.
I would like to bestow my title upon you.
I bestow all power over me upon you.
I really wish to bestow you with a gift.
If he bestow naught but himself upon a princess.

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I have nothing to bestow on you but advice.
To bestow all the love of the skies.
And advised me to bestow the timber to them.
Bestow on them an abundant share of your wisdom.
Life does not bestow him with anything.
Bestow your whole life for him.
I too shall bestow a gift on the child.
Bestow upon it before the rainy season.
The right to bestow names on its members.
Let us be content with whatever you bestow on us.
Please bestow a fine name on our princess.
Bevy of roe deer aglow fragrance bestow.
The gods bestow gift beyond measure.
I will take any punishment you bestow on me.
A father may bestow his daughter as he chooses.
It is an honor the people we serve bestow upon us.
But to bestow upon them our blessing.
We will accept any punishment you bestow on us.
We want to bestow this joy upon everyone.
To fulfill my promise and to bestow upon you.
I wanted to bestow a big gift to our people.
The wounds received in battle bestow honor.
I will bestow a breakfast to make you friends.
Only a pope can bestow this status.
I must bestow you a very important mission.
The goddess seeks to bestow her blessings.
Please bestow your full authority upon me.
The eyes of a man can bestow on a woman.
Yet you bestow it with absolutes like.
Future will surely bestow upon them.
May he bestow on you and your offspring.
Having the opportunity to bestow is our reward.
I shall bestow the future upon you.
Cheap grace is that which we bestow on ourselves.
I would bestow a recommendation that should go out.

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