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bestow

[ bih-stoh ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

to present as a gift; give; confer (usually followed by on or upon ):
The trophy was bestowed upon the winner.
Synonyms: accord, award, vouchsafe, grant
Archaic. to put to some use; apply:
He was continually working the mines, expending money and bestowing his time, toil, and skill upon them.
Archaic.
1. to provide quarters for; house; lodge.
2. to put; stow; deposit; store.

bestow

/ bɪˈstəʊ /

Origin of bestow¹

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English bestowen; be-, stow ( def )

Foreign countries bestow ornate gifts on American officials as a sign of courtesy during diplomatic trips.

American weapons, troops, and largesse could never bestow legitimacy on a corrupt and incompetent Saigon regime.

The question is: why were they about to bestow the award in the first place?

Do you think I have charity to bestow, or a morsel of bread to spare?'

Emma was played by Vivien Leigh in the 1941 movie, "That Hamilton Woman" - and really what higher accolade can history bestow?

Not a word, or even a glance, will a well-bred hostess bestow upon the servants, nor will she speak to the guests of the dishes.

With the exception of the Mahomedans and Jews, none of these different people bestow much care upon their dress.

Should you bestow upon my letter a fair and impartial perusal, it will neither be useless to you nor to my country.

A word on the contradictory education which we bestow upon our daughters.

Here in this desert of men's huts he had gained what all the towering mountains had not been able to bestow.

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