Third person singular present tense of 'bestride'; stands over or dominates something in a commanding way.
From 'bestride' + '-s' (third person singular present). The 's' is added to match the subject (he/she/it), following standard English verb conjugation rules established since Old English.
When you say 'He bestrides the world like a giant,' you're creating an image of complete power and control. The '-s' makes it present tense, which keeps the action vivid and happening now, not in the past.
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