bestow

/bɪˈstəʊ/verb
High School
1

To apply or make use of (someone or something); to employ, to use.

2

To apply (money) for some purpose; to expend, to spend.

3

To impart (something) gratuitously; to present (something) to someone or something, especially as a gift or an honour; to confer, to give, to accord; to render.

4

To place or put (someone or something) somewhere or in a certain situation; to dispose of.

5

To deposit (something) for safekeeping; to lay up (something) in store; to stow.

6

To provide (someone or oneself) with accommodation; to find quarters for (someone or oneself); to lodge, to quarter.

7

To behave or conduct (oneself); to acquit.

8

To give (someone or oneself) in marriage.

Thesaurus

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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