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bestower

bestower

7.0
A person who gives a gift, often money or an award
  • noun
  • /bɪˈstoʊər/
  • Formal
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  • This valuation can be realistic, relevant, and meaningful for Christians who believe that the ultimate bestower of value is God.

Examples

  • "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.

  • 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.

  • 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

donor
vsbestower
230 3.0

A person who gives money or things to help a charity

is about gifting property or honors rather than charitable help
giver
vsbestower
56 1.0

A person who offers money or help to others without asking for anything back

is used for formal or specific giving of property and honors
benefactor
vsbestower
46 4.6

A person who gives money or help to others

focuses on giving property or honors rather than ongoing support
conferrer
vsbestower
7.9

A person who gives someone an honor, right, or property

is used for general giving rather than formal legal granting
awarder
vsbestower
3.5

A person or group that gives a prize to someone

is used for general giving, not limited to formal honors

Antonyms

213 2.7

A person who gets something someone sends, gives, or throws

45 3.0

A person who accepts something that is offered

How Generous

benefactor
46 4.6
bestower
  • Formal
7.0
giver
56 1.0
donor
  • Specialized
253 3.0

Surface Forms

bestower singular
bestowers plural

Morphology

bestower = bestow (transparent) = bestow + er

The noun is a regular agentive formation from the verb 'bestow' + '-er', so its meaning is directly derived.

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.