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- [bih-stoh]
- /bɪˈstoʊ/
- /bɪˈstəʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bih-stoh]
- /bɪˈstoʊ/
Definitions of bestowed word
- verb with object bestowed to present as a gift; give; confer (usually followed by on or upon): The trophy was bestowed upon the winner. 1
- verb with object bestowed to put to some use; apply: Time spent in study is time well bestowed. 1
- verb with object bestowed Archaic. to provide quarters for; house; lodge. to put; stow; deposit; store. 1
- verb bestowed simple past tense and past participle of bestow. 0
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Origin of bestowed
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English bestowen. See be-, stow
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Parts of speech for Bestowed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bestowed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
bestowed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bestowed
adj bestowed
- intrusted — entrust.
verb bestowed
- afforded — to be able to do, manage, or bear without serious consequence or adverse effect: The country can't afford another drought.
- awarded — to give as due or merited; assign or bestow: to award prizes.
- confided — Simple past tense and past participle of confide.
- dowered — Simple past tense and past participle of dower.
- gave — simple past tense of give.
adjective bestowed
- loaned — Simple past tense and past participle of loan.
Antonyms for bestowed
verb bestowed
- appropriated — suitable or fitting for a particular purpose, person, occasion, etc.: an appropriate example; an appropriate dress.
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