bestower

Meanings

• noun

  One who bestows or confers a gift, honor, or title.

• noun

  A person who presents or gives something.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bestower
treasurer , pleasurer , applause-rehearse

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Variants

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bestow , bestowal , bestowals , bestowed , bestower , bestowers , bestowing , bestows

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Forms

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bestowals, bestowed, bestowing, bestows

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Etymology

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From Old French bester, bestour 'to bestow' + -er.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'bestower' is often used in legal and religious contexts.

2. In ancient Rome, emperors were known as 'bestowers of honors' because they granted titles and rewards to their subjects.

3. The word 'bestow' comes from the Old French word 'bester', which means 'to kneel'. When a bestower granted a boon, they would kneel before the recipient as a sign of respect.

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Related Concepts

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1. benefactor: A person who gives generously or provides support.

2. patron: A person who supports, protects, or finances a person, organization, or cause.

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Culture

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In literature, 'bestower' is often used to refer to a god or other divine being who grants boons or blessings to mortals. In art, images of bestowers are common in religious iconography and symbolize generosity and kindness.

How to Memorize "bestower"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person handing over a gift or award to someone else.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of giving or granting something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym BESTOW to remember the meaning: Bestow, Engage, Support, Transfer, Offer, Withhold.

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