Word: Bestow
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To give something as a gift or to grant something to someone, often something special or important.
When you bestow something on someone, you are giving them a gift or an honor. It often means that the gift is valuable or meaningful.
You use "bestow" when you want to talk about giving someone an honor, a title, or a special gift. It is often used in formal contexts, like ceremonies or awards.
In more advanced contexts, "bestow" can also refer to adding qualities or characteristics to something, as in: - "The music bestowed a magical atmosphere to the evening."
While "bestow" primarily means to give or grant, it can also imply that something enhances or adds value to a situation. - Example: "Her presence bestows a sense of calm to the meeting."
While "bestow" does not have specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to it, the idea of giving or honoring can be expressed in various phrases, such as: - "To pay tribute to" (to honor someone) - "To give credit to" (to acknowledge someone's contribution)
To bestow something is to give it as a gift or an honor, often in a formal setting.