BESTOW


Meaning of BESTOW in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ bi-ˈstō, bē- ]

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 -ˈstō-əl noun

• be·stow·er -ˈstō(-ə)r noun

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