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Himanshu Sharma Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Why we do not use s after third thing singular in wishing someone?

For example:
May this Diwali/Christmas bestow (not bestows) lots of hapiness and prosperity in your life..
  

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Because the finite verb is 'may', not 'bestow'. 'Bestow' is in its infinitive form.

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  • Because the finite verb is 'may', not 'bestow'.
  • 'Bestow' is in its infinitive form.
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Because the finite verb is 'may', not 'bestow'. 'Bestow' is in its infinitive form.
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