rightly-bestowed
|right-ly-be-stowed|
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/ˈraɪtli bɪˈstoʊd/
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/ˈraɪtli bɪˈstəʊd/
justly given
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rightly-bestowed' originates from the combination of 'rightly,' meaning 'in a correct or just manner,' and 'bestowed,' meaning 'given or granted.'
Historical Evolution
'Rightly' comes from Old English 'rihtlice,' and 'bestowed' comes from Middle English 'bistowen,' which evolved into the modern English 'bestow.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'bestow' meant 'to place or put,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to give or grant.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
given or granted in a manner that is just, appropriate, or deserved.
The award was rightly-bestowed upon her for her outstanding contributions.
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Last updated: 2025/04/01 14:35