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bestowed

/bɪˈstəʊd/

Meanings
  • Verb

    To give or confer (a gift, title, award, or honor), especially formally and solemnly.

    - "The king bestowed the Order of the Garter upon his favorite knight."
    - "The company bestowed a generous bonus on its employees."
    - "The mayor bestowed the key to the city upon the retiring police chief."
  • Verb

    To grant or confer (a right or privilege)

    - "The new law bestowed certain privileges upon the elderly."
    - "The company bestowed stock options on its executives."

Pronunciation
  1. /bɪˈstoʊd/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with bestowed
recluses , deposes , poses , closes , proposes
Variants
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bestow , bestowal , bestowals , bestowed , bestower , bestowers , bestowing , bestows
Etymology
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From Old French bestouer, from be- 'by' + stouer 'to stir up, to disturb, to pour out'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'bestow' comes from the Old French word 'bestouer', which means 'to stir up, to disturb, to pour out'.

  2. Bestow is an archaic or formal word that is not used as frequently in everyday language as other synonyms for 'give' or 'confer'.

  3. Bestow is often used in poetic or formal contexts, such as in legal or ceremonial language.


Related Concepts
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  1. Gift: A bestowal of something valuable or meaningful to someone, often without expectation of anything in return.

  2. Award: A bestowal of honor or recognition for achievement or merit.

  3. Donation: A bestowal of money, resources, or time to a cause or organization.


Culture
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Bestow has been used extensively in literature, particularly in poetic and formal contexts. In art, bestow is often depicted in the form of a gift-giving ceremony, such as a knight being knighted or a king granting a boon. In music, bestow can be found in various genres, including classical, folk, and popular music.

How to Memorize "bestowed"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a king seated on his throne, surrounded by his courtiers. He holds a scepter in one hand and a scroll in the other. He reads the scroll aloud, conferring a title or honor upon a knight or subject.
    - Visualize a gift exchange, such as exchanging Christmas or birthday presents. Picture yourself giving or receiving a gift, and the joy and appreciation that comes with it.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'bestow' with the image of a king granting a boon or a generous gift.
    - Think of the word 'bestow' as meaning 'to give' or 'to confer'.

  3. mnemonics

    - B-E-S-T-O-W: Bestow, Exchange, Share, Transfer, Offer, With


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