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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024be•stow /bɪˈstoʊ/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object + on/upon + object]- to present as a gift;
give;
confer:The committee bestowed a great honor on him.
be•stow•al, n. [countable* singular]the bestowal of such a great honor. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024be•stow (bi stō′),USA pronunciation v.t. - to present as a gift;
give;
confer (usually fol. 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.
- Middle English bestowen. See be-, stow1 1275–1325
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged grant, vouchsafe, award, accord.
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