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verb (used with object)
1.
to present as a gift; give; confer (usually followed by on or upon): The trophy was bestowed upon the winner.
2.
to put to some use; apply: Time spent in study is time well bestowed.
3.
Archaic.
a.
to provide quarters for; house; lodge.
b.
to put; stow; deposit; store.
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Bestowing
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
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