bestow

bestow(
bih
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sto
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. otorgar
The academy never bestowed the Nobel Prize on Gandhi.La academia nunca le otorgó el premio Nobel a Gandhi.
b. conceder
Life has bestowed a beautiful gift upon us with the birth of our daughter.La vida nos concedió un hermoso regalo con el nacimiento de nuestra hija.
c. conferir
The assembly bestowed the title of president on Federico.La asamblea le confirió a Federico el título de presidente.
d. ofrecer
Conchita bestowed sincere affection upon me.Conchita me ofreció cariño sincero.
e. hacer
If someone were to bestow such a lovely compliment upon me, I'd love them forever.Si alguien me hiciera un cumplido tan precioso, lo amaría para siempre.
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