bestow

[bɪˈstəʊ]

bestow Definition

• 1. to give something as an honor or present
• 2. to apply or devote time, skill, or effort to something

Using bestow: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bestow" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The university will bestow an honorary degree on the author.

• Example

  She bestowed her full attention on the lecture.

• Example

  He bestowed a great deal of time and effort on the project.

• Example

  The king bestowed many gifts on his loyal subjects.

bestow Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bestow

• confer
• grant
• endow
• present
• give

Antonyms for bestow

• withhold
• take
• keep

Idioms Using bestow

• bestow a favor on

  to do something kind or helpful for someone

  Example

  He bestowed a great favor on me by lending me the money I needed.

• bestow oneself on

  to give oneself completely to someone or something

  Example

  She had bestowed herself on her work, neglecting her family and friends.

• bestow the crown on

  to give the title of monarch to someone

  Example

  The Archbishop of Canterbury bestowed the crown on the new king.

Phrases with bestow

• bestow on

  to give something as a gift or honor to someone

  Example

  The company bestowed a special award on its top salesperson.

• bestow upon

  to give something as a gift or honor to someone

  Example

  The queen bestowed a knighthood upon the actor for his services to drama.

• bestow one's affections on

  to give one's love or attention to someone

  Example

  She had bestowed her affections on him, but he did not return them.

Origins of bestow

from Old English 'be-' meaning 'thoroughly' + 'stōwian' meaning 'to place'

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Summary: bestow in Brief

'Bestow' [bɪˈstəʊ] means to give something as an honor or present, or to apply time, skill, or effort to something. It is often used in formal contexts, such as 'The university will bestow an honorary degree on the author.' 'Bestow' can also be used in phrases like 'bestow on,' 'bestow upon,' and 'bestow one's affections on,' as well as idioms like 'bestow a favor on' and 'bestow oneself on.'