Bestow and Make

Bestow

Bestow verb - To make a present of.

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

Nearby Words: bestowal, bestowing

Make verb - To bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials.

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Bestow and make are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bestow" instead a verb "Make".

Nearby Words: makeup, making, maker

life	bestow life	make life
change	bestow change	make change
people	bestow people	make people
kind	bestow kind	make kind
Other words: name, version, friends.

If you make the correct decision, Maureen will bestow a banquet of food onto B.

Source: Web Animation / B Happy
May overlap with Clothes Make the Superman (if the clothes bestow special abilities but will not work for just anyone), Suspect Is Hatless (if the clothing may not be that distinct).

Source: The Girl Who Fits This Slipper
Clothes Make The God: Renya and the other angels can equip a variety of clothes, armor, and weapons which bestow upon them stats and new abilities.

Source: Video Game / The Guided Fate Paradox

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