bestower
- noun
- /bɪˈstoʊər/
- Formal
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otorgante
- This valuation can be realistic, relevant, and meaningful for Christians who believe that the ultimate bestower of value is God.
Examples
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"He hath my most potent gratitude for what he bestoweth," said Shan, and promptly forgot the bestower, as the recipient let him know that there had been words enough.
Fiction book (1993) -
The bestower of the scholarship congratulated the student on their achievement.
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You don't need to be the only bestower creating articles, but rather lots of people joining with their views and points of view may help improve your site.
Blog text (20) -
Medb, as bestower of sovereignty, sleeps with or marries all of the men who will become king of Ireland.
Academic text (2000) -
In much the same vein, the nineteenth-century woman was expected to be gentle and refined, "guardian of religion, inspiration to man, bestower of care and love."
Academic text (1993) -
O Great Dagon, lord of battles, bestower of wealth and bountiful harvests, look upon your people, the Philistines of Gaza.
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As we discussed earlier, Irish goddesses served several functions; they were seeresses and bestowers of sovereignty as well as warrior prowess.
Academic text (2000) -
The name bestower almost invariably bestows a name from his own agnatic stock (94 percent), typically someone one generation above himself (67 percent), such as an old or recently deceased father.
Academic text (1992) -
The feelings a child has for a loved and loving parent are those Bhirendra described as significant in his relation with Ghesar Gyalpo, the AD-Father, Bestower of Life, Keeper of Soul/Seeds.
Academic text (1990) -
As a bestower of honors, she recognized the hard work of her colleagues at the annual gala.
Synonyms
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3.0
A person who gives money or things to help a charity
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1.0
A person who offers money or help to others without asking for anything back
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4.6
A person who gives money or help to others
A person who gives someone an honor, right, or property
A person or group that gives a prize to someone
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Etymology
The word bestower comes from the verb bestow, which means 'to give' or 'to place'. The parts are be- (a small part meaning 'on') and stow (to 'place', as in stowaway), so a bestower is literally someone who 'places' or gives a gift or honor to another person.