bestow

verb
UK: /bɪˈstəʊ/
US: /bɪˈstoʊ/

  1. To give something as an honor or present.

    1. They bestow gifts upon the children, making them happy. [ ] [ ]
    2. The university will bestow an honorary degree on the artist for her contributions. [ ] [ ]

  2. To use something to make someone or something better or more successful.

    1. Nature bestow beauty on the flower, making it so attractive. [ ] [ ]
    2. The education will bestow skills that are valuable for their future career. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

confer grant give award present
bestow noun

  1. An act of bestowing; a giving or conferring.

    1. The bestow of the award was a great honor. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bestow of trust should not be taken lightly and handled carefully. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bestow" in English means: To give something as an honor or present., To use something to make someone or something better or more successful..

The phonetic transcription of "bestow" is /bɪˈstəʊ/ in British English and /bɪˈstoʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bestow": confer, grant, give, award, present.

Example usage of "bestow": "They bestow gifts upon the children, making them happy.". More examples on the page.