Bestowal

Pronunciation: /bɪˈstoʊəl/

Definitions of bestowal

noun the act of giving something as a gift or honor

Example Sentences

A1 The bestowal of gifts during the holidays brings joy to children.

A2 The bestowal of awards at the ceremony made the students feel proud.

B1 The bestowal of scholarships to deserving students helped them pursue their education.

B2 The bestowal of titles and honors is a tradition in many royal families.

C1 The bestowal of knighthood upon the brave soldier was a momentous occasion.

C2 The bestowal of the prestigious award elevated the artist's career to new heights.

Examples of bestowal in a Sentence

formal The bestowal of the prestigious award was a great honor for the recipient.

informal Getting that scholarship was like a big bestowal for her.

slang Winning that contest was the ultimate bestowal for him.

figurative The bestowal of knowledge is a gift that keeps on giving.

Grammatical Forms of bestowal

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

Origin and Evolution of bestowal

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'bestowal' originated from the Old English word 'bestawan' which means to give or grant.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bestowal' has retained its meaning of giving or granting, but has become more commonly used in formal or literary contexts.