What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
donated
Example
She donated her old clothes to the local shelter. [donated: past tense]
Example
The company donated a large sum of money to the disaster relief fund. [donated: verb]
bestow
Example
The queen bestowed knighthood upon the brave soldier. [bestowed: past tense]
Example
He decided to bestow his fortune to his favorite charity. [bestow: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Donated is more commonly used in everyday language, while bestow is more formal and less common.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between donated and bestow?
Bestow is more formal than donated and is often used in formal contexts, such as ceremonies or official documents. Donated, on the other hand, is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
