Bestow
To grant or present something valuable to someone, such as a gift, honor, or right.
verbBestow
To grant or present something valuable to someone, such as a gift, honor, or right.
verbImagine This
Imagine a formal ceremony where a monarch steps forward and, with a ceremonious gesture, bestows a gleaming medal on a grateful recipient as the audience murmurs in approval.
Sounds Like
bih-STOH
Looks Like
The word visually resembles 'best' + 'ow', which can cue the idea of giving something valuable as a 'bestowal'.
Remember This
Bestow is a formal verb used for gifts, honors, titles, or rights. It is not common in casual everyday giving.
Other Forms
Connect With
confer, grant, present, award, endow
Note
Use with a direct object for what is being given and a recipient introduced with on/upon: bestow something on/upon someone. It is often paired with formal contexts (awards, honors, blessings).