Bestow Definition

bĭ-stō
bestowed, bestowing, bestows
verb
bestowed, bestowing, bestows
To present as a gift or an honor; confer.
Bestowed high praise on the winners.
American Heritage
To give or present as a gift.
Webster's New World
To apply; use.
American Heritage
To apply; devote.
To bestow much time on a project.
Webster's New World
To place or stow.
American Heritage
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Origin of Bestow

  • From Middle English bestowen, bistowen, equivalent to be- (“on, over, about”) +‎ stow.

    From Wiktionary

  • Middle English bistowen bi- be- stowen to place stow

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Bestow Sentence Examples

  • It is a big honor to bestow on a person.

  • He was ever ready to take blame on himself and bestow praise on others.

  • I would ask that you bestow defenses upon them to thwart his inevitable attack.

  • With this act we bestow upon any honorary member the right to vote on any matter.

  • May the Good Lord fulfill you with His promises and bestow on you His many blessings.

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Words Starting With

BBEBES

Words Ending With

WOWTOW

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Words Starting With B and Ending With W

Starts With B & Ends With WStarts With BE & Ends With WStarts With B & Ends With OW

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With B6 Letter Words Ending With W