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   bestow

   /bɪˈstəʊ/

   verb

   • 1. confer or present (an honour, right, or gift): "the office was bestowed on him by the monarch of this realm"
   • ▪ put (something) in a specified place: "stooping to bestow the presents into eager hands"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘use for, devote to’): from be- (as an intensifier) + Old English stōw ‘place’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. bestowal noun

   Scrabble Points: 11

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBESTOW | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to give something as an honour or present: The George Cross is a decoration that is bestowed upon/on British civilians for acts of great bravery. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to give something to someone. give Give me that dirty plate. offer Your doctor should be able to offer advice.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › bestowBestow Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of BESTOW is to put to use : apply. How to use bestow in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Bestow.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › bestowBestow - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   When you present an honor or a gift to someone, you bestow it, which is the same as giving it, but often classier and more respectful.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBESTOW definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 meanings: 1. to present (a gift) or confer (an award or honour) 2. archaic to apply (energy, resources, etc) 3. archaic to.... Click for more definitions.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › bestowBESTOW | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to give something as an honor or present: The George Cross is a decoration that is bestowed upon/on British civilians for acts of great bravery. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to give something to someone. give Give me that dirty plate. offer Your doctor should be able to offer advice.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionbestow verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of bestow verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.yourdictionary.com › bestowBestow Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Bestow definition: To present as a gift or an honor; confer.