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bestow

/bɪˈstəʊ/

verb

Meaning

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

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

  • To dispose of.

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

    "Medals were bestowed on the winning team."

  • To give in marriage.

  • To apply; make use of; use; employ.

  • To behave or deport.