Bestow

Pronunciation: /bɪˈstoʊ/

Definitions of bestow

verb to give or present something as a gift or honor

Example Sentences

A1 The queen will bestow a medal upon the brave soldier.

A2 The teacher bestowed praise on the student for their hard work.

B1 The scholarship will bestow financial aid to deserving students.

B2 The prestigious award bestowed great honor on the talented artist.

C1 The CEO bestowed the title of Vice President to the dedicated employee.

C2 The philanthropist bestowed a large donation to the charitable organization.

Examples of bestow in a Sentence

formal The king decided to bestow knighthood upon the brave warrior.

informal She bestows her wisdom upon us all.

slang I'm gonna bestow this awesome gift on my best friend.

figurative The sun bestows its warmth upon the earth.

Grammatical Forms of bestow

• past tense: bestowed
• plural: bestow
• comparative: more bestow
• superlative: most bestow
• present tense: bestows
• future tense: will bestow
• perfect tense: has bestowed
• continuous tense: is bestowing
• singular: bestows
• positive degree: bestow
• infinitive: bestow
• gerund: bestowing
• participle: bestowed

Origin and Evolution of bestow

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'bestow' originated from the Old English word 'bestōwian', which means to place or put.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bestow' has retained its original meaning of giving or presenting something as a gift, but it has also come to be used more broadly to mean to grant or confer something upon someone.