bestow (Meaning)
bestow (v)
present
give as a gift
bestow a quality on
bestow (v. t.)
To lay up in store; to deposit for safe keeping; to stow; to place; to put.
To use; to apply; to devote, as time or strength in some occupation.
To expend, as money.
To give or confer; to impart; -- with on or upon.
To give in marriage.
To demean; to conduct; to behave; -- followed by a reflexive pronoun.
Synonyms & Antonyms of bestow
bestow Sentence Examples
- The king bestowed a knighthood upon the valiant warrior.
- The Nobel Committee bestowed the Peace Prize upon the human rights activist.
- The teacher bestowed praise upon the diligent students.
- The parents bestowed their blessings upon their newlywed daughter.
- The foundation bestowed a generous grant upon the research team.
- The award ceremony bestowed recognition upon the outstanding athletes.
- Fortune has bestowed its favors upon the lottery winner.
- The gods bestowed immortality upon the mythical hero.
- The bishop bestowed a blessing upon the congregation.
- Nature bestowed upon us the beauty of the sunset.
FAQs About the word bestow
present, give as a gift, bestow a quality onTo lay up in store; to deposit for safe keeping; to stow; to place; to put., To use; to apply; to devote, as time or
volunteer,donate, give, provide, contribute, present, render, give away, give of, issue
save, save, keep, keep, retain, hold, retain, withhold, preserve,hold
The king bestowed a knighthood upon the valiant warrior.
The Nobel Committee bestowed the Peace Prize upon the human rights activist.
The teacher bestowed praise upon the diligent students.
The parents bestowed their blessings upon their newlywed daughter.
