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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grant, confer, lavish, bequeath, entrust, donate, accord, apportion, gift, offer, devote, award, favor, impart, commit, present
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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)
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bestow
early 14c., bistowen "give" (as alms, etc.), from be- + stowen "to place" (see stow). Related: Bestowed; bestowing; bestower.
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