v.
Pronunciation: bi- ' st ō , b ē -
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, from be- + stowe place ― more at STOW
Date: 14th century
1 : to put to use : APPLY < bestow ed his spare time on study>
2 : to put in a particular or appropriate place : STOW
3 : to provide with quarters : PUT UP
4 : to convey as a gift ― usually used with on or upon
synonyms see GIVE
– be · stow · al \ - ' st ō - ə l \ noun
– be · stow · er \ - ' st ō (- ə )r \ noun