frequently-bestowed
|fre-quent-ly-be-stowed|
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/ˈfriːkwəntli bɪˈstoʊd/
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/ˈfriːkwəntli bɪˈstəʊd/
(bestow)
to give or confer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'frequently-bestowed' originates from the combination of 'frequent' and 'bestow', where 'frequent' means 'occurring often' and 'bestow' means 'to give or present'.
Historical Evolution
'frequent' and 'bestow' were combined in modern English to form the compound adjective 'frequently-bestowed'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'frequent' meant 'occurring often' and 'bestow' meant 'to give', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
given or granted often or repeatedly.
The award was frequently-bestowed upon deserving students.
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Last updated: 2025/06/15 16:52