bestow
[ bih-stoh ]
/ bɪˈstoʊ /
verb (used with object)
to present as a gift; give; confer (usually followed by on or upon): The trophy was bestowed upon the winner.
to put to some use; apply: Time spent in study is time well bestowed.
Archaic.
- to provide quarters for; house; lodge.
- to put; stow; deposit; store.
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bestow
/ (bɪˈstəʊ) /
verb (tr)
to present (a gift) or confer (an award or honour)
archaic to apply (energy, resources, etc)
archaic to house (a person) or store (goods)
Derived Forms
bestowal or bestowment, nounbestower, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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