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Tamguatlay Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

Is 'bestowed on me' correct?

I do enjoy what this religion has actually bestowed on me. I have been blessed with a lot of things.

Is 'bestowed on me' correct?

Thanks.

  

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tamguatlay Is 'bestowed on me' correct? It is grammatically correct, but the usage is questionable. It sounds overly ceremonial for the meaning.

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  • tamguatlay Is 'bestowed on me' correct?
  • It is grammatically correct, but the usage is questionable.
  • It sounds overly ceremonial for the meaning.
  • A thing bestowed is normally of great value.
  • The bestower has to have more agency than a religion does, which presupposes that the religion is the Hand of ***.
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tamguatlayIs 'bestowed on me' correct?

It is grammatically correct, but the usage is questionable. It sounds overly ceremonial for the meaning. A thing bestowed is normally of great value. The bestower has to have more agency than a religion does, which presupposes that the religion is the Hand of ***. Also, "bestow" has a decided antique quality that rings

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Yes, but 'bestowed upon' is more common.
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