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bestow vs throw in

throw in vs bestow

bestow and throw in both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bestow No No Yes No
throw in No No Yes No
As verbs, throw in is a hyponym of bestow; that is, throw in is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bestow:
  • bestow: bestow a quality on
  • throw in: add as an extra or as a gratuity
Other hyponyms of bestow include factor, instill, transfuse, tinsel.
bestow (verb) throw in (verb)
present to insert between other elements
bestow a quality on give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat
give as a gift add as an extra or as a gratuity
Difference between bestow and throw in

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