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equitably-bestowed

|eq-ui-ta-bly-be-stowed|

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/ˈɛkwɪtəbli bɪˈstoʊd/

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/ˈɛkwɪtəbli bɪˈstəʊd/

(bestow)

to give or confer

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjective
bestowbestowsbestowedbestowedbestowingbestowalunfairly-bestowedfairly-bestowedrightfulwrongly-bestowedunjustly-bestowedappropriatebestowed
Etymology
Etymology Information

'bestow' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'bistowen,' where 'bi-' meant 'by' and 'stow' meant 'place.'

Historical Evolution

'bistowen' transformed into the modern English word 'bestow' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to place or put,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to give or confer.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

given or distributed in a fair and impartial manner.

The resources were equitably-bestowed among the team members.

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Last updated: 2025/04/07 20:55