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Meaning of bestow

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

bestow

Pronunciation:/bɪˈstəʊ//bɪˈstoʊ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To lay up in store; deposit for safe keeping; to stow or place; to put something somewhere.

  2. To lodge, or find quarters for; provide with accommodation.

  3. To dispose of.

  4. To give; confer; impart gratuitously; present something to someone or something, especially as a gift or honour.

    Example: Medals were bestowed on the winning team.