bestow
//bɪˈstoʊ//
Verb
bestowInfinitive
bestowPresent tense
bestowedPast tense
bestowedPast participle
bestowingPresent participle
bestowsThird-person singular
1
To give or confer something, especially an honor, gift, or right, upon someone.
The university bestowed an honorary degree upon the famous scientist.
2
To apply or devote time, effort, or attention to something.
She bestowed all her attention on the difficult project.