The difference between Bestow and Contribute
When used as verbs, bestow means to lay up in store, whereas contribute means to give something that is or becomes part of a larger whole.
check bellow for the other definitions of Bestow and Contribute
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Bestow as a verb (transitive):
To lay up in store; deposit for safe keeping; stow; place.
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Bestow as a verb (transitive):
To lodge, or find quarters for; provide with accommodation.
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Bestow as a verb (transitive):
To dispose of.
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Bestow as a verb (transitive):
To give; confer; impart gratuitously; present something to someone or something, especially as a gift or honour.
Examples:
"Medals were bestowed on the winning team."
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Bestow as a verb (transitive):
To give in marriage.
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Bestow as a verb (transitive):
To apply; make use of; use; employ.
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Bestow as a verb (transitive, obsolete):
To behave or deport.
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Contribute as a verb (ambitransitive):
To give something that is or becomes part of a larger whole.
Examples:
"to contribute money to a church fund"
"to contribute articles to a journal"