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bestow

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "bestow" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables

6 characters

English (US)

Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “bestow” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.

2syllables

bestow

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bestow is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, bestow is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofbestow

1verb

To lay up in store; deposit for safe keeping; to stow or place; to put something somewhere.
To lodge, or find quarters for; provide with accommodation.
To dispose of.
To give; confer; impart gratuitously; present something to someone or something, especially as a gift or honour.
Example: "Medals were bestowed on the winning team."
To give in marriage.
To apply; make use of; use; employ.
To behave or deport.

Nearby Words

17 words

Before

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After

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