bestowed

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The accolade has previously been bestowed upon politicians and celebrities including Sir Winston Churchill and Dame Judi Dench.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

The Kemalists initially bestowed upon Abdulmejid the largely symbolic title of caliph after they dispossessed his cousin of ruling power in 1922.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

The honor was bestowed on her by Prince William, who attended with his wife, Princess Catherine.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

Back in 2023, that prestige was bestowed upon tomatoes, which moved beyond the grocery store aisles to become an aesthetic and a way of life with the so-called “Tomato Girl Summer” micro trend.

From Salon • Feb. 21, 2026

So she bestowed it, and happily he took it.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer