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 bestow bestow /bɪˈstoʊ/

verb

  1. () Present  ( confer , bestow )
    present
     The university conferred a degree on its most famous former student, who never graduated
    The university conferred a degree on its most famous former student, who never graduated
     Bestow an honor on someone
    bestow an honor on someone
  2. () Give as a gift  ( bestow )
    give as a gift
  3. Bestow a quality on  ( bestow , impart , bring , add , contribute , lend )
    bestow a quality on
     Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company
    Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company
     The music added a lot to the play
    The music added a lot to the play
     She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings
    She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings
     This adds a light note to the program
    This adds a light note to the program