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bestow
bestow
/bɪˈstoʊ/
verb
(
)
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
(
)
Give as a gift
(
bestow
)
give as a gift
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
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