Meaning & Definition of Bestow in English
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Bestow
/bɪstoʊ/
verb
1. Present
- "The university conferred a degree on its most famous former student, who never graduated"
- "Bestow an honor on someone"
synonym:
- confer,
- bestow
2. Give as a gift
synonym:
- bestow
3. Bestow a quality on
- "Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company"
- "The music added a lot to the play"
- "She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings"
- "This adds a light note to the program"
synonym:
- lend,
- impart,
- bestow,
- contribute,
- add,
- bring