verb
- to give something as an honor or gift
Usage: formal
Examples
- The university will bestow honorary degrees on three distinguished alumni.
- The queen bestowed a knighthood upon the brave soldier.
- They decided to bestow their family fortune on charity.
- The award ceremony will bestow recognition on outstanding teachers.
- She bestowed her blessing on the young couple’s marriage.
- The foundation bestows scholarships on deserving students each year.