Definitions for bestows

bestows be·stow

Spelling: [bih-stoh]
IPA: /bɪˈstoʊ/

Bestows is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 137 anagrams from letters in bestows (beosstw).

Definitions for bestows

verb (used with object)

  1. to present as a gift; give; confer (usually followed by on or upon):
  2. to put to some use; apply:
  3. Archaic. to provide quarters for; house; lodge. to put; stow; deposit; store.

Origin of bestows

1275-1325; Middle English bestowen. See be-, stow

Examples for bestows

The little black dress is “like armor” in the sense that it bestows confidence on its wearer, Steele says.

You know, Castro walks around like the Leader,” said Brown, “who bestows darshan [blessings] on everybody.

He in a very real sense is incarnate in the religion that He bestows.

The love that bestows such gift is all-complete and gracious.

The gold medal is the highest honor Congress bestows, and both houses must pass the authorizing legislation.

There is a difference of opinion as to the subject-matter which bestows immortality.

A king, when he bestows gifts, gives them through his grace.

But she heeds them not: they might as well be stinging-nettles, for all the notice she bestows upon them.

Philip is known to be a big fan of the anonymity that driving a taxi around London bestows, and he bought his first cab in 1993.

All of his orders pass by me; all favors that he bestows are also passed by me.

Word Value for bestows
Scrable

12

Words with friends

13

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