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To Bestow
To bestow means to present an honor, right, or gift. In myths, gods often bestow gifts, blessings, or curses upon mortals, influencing their fates. It implies a formal or significant granting. It's often used with abstract nouns like 'honor' or 'power'.
Examples in context
The gods bestowed great power upon him.
The gods bestowed great power upon him.
She bestowed a blessing on the child.
She bestowed a blessing on the child.
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