bestow bestow /bɪˈstoʊ/

verb

1. () Present  ( confer , bestow )
   present
    The university conferred a degree on its most famous former student, who never graduated
   The university conferred a degree on its most famous former student, who never graduated
    Bestow an honor on someone
   bestow an honor on someone
   
2. () Give as a gift  ( bestow )
   give as a gift
   
3. Bestow a quality on  ( bestow , impart , bring , add , contribute , lend )
   bestow a quality on
    Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company
   Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company
    The music added a lot to the play
   The music added a lot to the play
    She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings
   She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings
    This adds a light note to the program
   This adds a light note to the program