— bestowal, bestowment , n.
/bi stoh"/ , v.t.
1. to present as a gift; give; confer (usually fol. by on or upon ): The trophy was bestowed upon the winner.
2. to put to some use; apply: Time spent in study is time well bestowed.
3. Archaic.
a. to provide quarters for; house; lodge.
b. to put; stow; deposit; store.
[ 1275-1325; ME bestowen. See BE-, STOW 1 ]
Syn. 1. grant, vouchsafe, award, accord.