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Definition of "bestows" []

  • Third-person singular simple present indicative form of bestow. (verb)

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Use "bestows" in a sentence
  • "In America, the chairman is still the chairman, with all the respect and influence that title bestows on the holder."
  • "In plain language, this says that genes that promote the altruistic act will spread if the benefit (B) that the act bestows is high enough, and the genetic relationship (r) between the altruist and the beneficiary is close enough, to outweigh the act’s cost (C) to the altruist."
  • ""The name bestows a kind of authenticity on an artist."