bestowal
/bi'stouəl/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The act of giving or conferring something, especially as an honor or gift: "bestowal" refers to the action of formally presenting or granting something to someone.
- Something that is given or conferred; a bestowed gift: "bestowal" can also refer to the gift or honor itself that is given.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The ceremony marked the bestowal of the prestigious award upon the scientist.
- The king's bestowal of land upon his loyal knights ensured their continued support.
- Her promotion was a bestowal of great trust from the company's board.
Advanced Usage
- "bestowal of authority": the formal act of granting power or the right to act.
- The new constitution outlined the bestowal of authority to the elected parliament.
- "bestowal of a title": the act of conferring a formal rank or designation.
- The bestowal of the title "Sir" is a great honor in the United Kingdom.
Variants and Related Words
- Bestow (verb): to confer or present (an honor, right, or gift).
- The university will bestow an honorary degree on the philanthropist.
- Bestowment (noun): a less common variant with the same meaning as "bestowal".
Synonyms
- Conferral: the action of granting a title, degree, benefit, or right.
- Presentation: the act of formally giving something to someone.
- Awarding: the action of giving a prize or other mark of recognition.
Antonyms
- Withdrawal: the action of taking something back or away.
- Confiscation: the action of taking or seizing someone's property with authority.
- Deprivation: the lack or denial of something considered to be a necessity.
Noun
- a gift that is bestowed or conferred
- the act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift