Associations to the word «Bestow»
Noun
- Wink
- Fertility
- Rishi
- Glare
- Ornament
- Mercy
- Majesty
- Mankind
- Accolade
- Excellency
- Indra
- Fortitude
- Appellation
- Solace
- Wisdom
- Naught
- Pretension
- Nod
- Propriety
- Wilt
- Zeal
- Pleasure
- Emperor
- Virtue
- Enjoyment
- Beggar
- Perfection
- Brahma
- Forgiveness
- Pity
- Endowment
- Treasure
- Sovereign
- Glory
- Charm
- Devotion
- Hereafter
- Smile
- Heaven
- Layman
- Valor
- Rich
- Solitude
- Damsel
- Reverence
- Admiration
- Piety
- Longevity
- Him
- Abode
Adjective
Wiktionary
BESTOW, verb. (transitive) To lay up in store; deposit for safe keeping; stow; place.
BESTOW, verb. (transitive) To lodge, or find quarters for; provide with accommodation.
BESTOW, verb. (transitive) To dispose of.
BESTOW, verb. (transitive) To give; confer; impart gratuitously; present something to someone as a gift or honour.
BESTOW, verb. (transitive) To give in marriage.
BESTOW, verb. (transitive) To apply; make use of; use; employ.
BESTOW, verb. (transitive) (obsolete) To behave or deport.
Dictionary definition
BESTOW, verb. Present; "The university conferred a degree on its most famous former student, who never graduated"; "bestow an honor on someone".
BESTOW, verb. Give as a gift.
BESTOW, verb. Bestow a quality on; "Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company"; "The music added a lot to the play"; "She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings"; "This adds a light note to the program".
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.