Bestow (Verb)
Meaning 1
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".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
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Meaning 2
Give as a gift.
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- The foundation decided to bestow a large donation to the local children's hospital as part of their annual charity event.
- During the ceremony, the queen chose to bestow a prestigious award upon the renowned scientist for his groundbreaking research.
- Her parents decided to bestow her grandmother's antique necklace on her as a wedding gift.
- The local community came together to bestow support and aid on the family who had lost their home in the recent fire.
- The charity organization aims to bestow free meals on homeless people throughout the holiday season.
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Meaning 3
Present; "The university conferred a degree on its most famous former student, who never graduated"; "bestow an honor on someone".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- The institution will bestow a lifetime achievement award on its founder at the annual gala dinner tonight.
- She was honored to have the prestigious organization bestow the highest civilian honor on her after years of selfless service.
- The president will bestow the Medal of Freedom on several distinguished individuals at a special ceremony at the White House.
- In recognition of his outstanding contributions to medical research, the medical school will bestow an honorary doctorate on Dr. Smith.
- The Royal Family will bestow the Order of Merit on the renowned scientist for her groundbreaking work on climate change.