Bestow and Devolve

Bestow

Bestow verb - To make a present of.

Devolve and bestow are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Devolve" instead a verb "Bestow".

Nearby Words: bestowal, bestowing

Devolve

Devolve verb - To become worse or of less value.

Bestow and devolve are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bestow" instead a verb "Devolve".

Nearby Words: devolution, devolving

Common collocations

bomb bestow bomb devolve bomb
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