bestow

//bɪˈstoʊ//
C1Frequency Level 11Formal
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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.

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