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bestowto give something as an honor or present

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to give something as an honor or present

Pronunciation (IPA): /bɪˈstoʊ/

Korean meaning: 수여하다, 주다, 베풀다

Korean pronunciation: 비**스토**

Example Sentences

  • The queen will bestow knighthood upon the brave pizza delivery guy who saved a cat from a tree.
  • The company decided to bestow the 'Employee of the Month' award on someone who actually showed up to work.
  • The foundation bestows scholarships on students who demonstrate academic excellence.

bestow

VERB

//bɪˈstoʊ//

to give something as an honor or present

bestow concept
💡 Concept

The university president bestows an honorary medal upon the distinguished graduate

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bestow rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Bestow an honor, watch hearts glow and show!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/bɪˈstoʊ/
🇬🇧 UK/bɪˈstəʊ/

🌳Etymology

Prefixbe--
Rootstow

Origin

From Middle English bestouwen, combining the prefix be- (to cause to be) with stow (to place or put). The word evolved from Old English and Old Norse influences, ultimately meaning to give or place something upon someone.

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🎵Rhyme

flowgrowshowglow
flow
grow
show
glow

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The queen will bestow knighthood upon the brave pizza delivery guy who saved a cat from a tree.

😄 Fun example

The company decided to bestow the 'Employee of the Month' award on someone who actually showed up to work.

The foundation bestows scholarships on students who demonstrate academic excellence.

Nature has bestowed incredible beauty upon this mountain region.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

confergrantawardpresentendow

Antonyms

withdrawtake awayremove

Related

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