bestowing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of giving or granting something, especially a honor or title, to someone.

  - "The king bestowed knighthood upon his most loyal subjects."
  - "The university bestowed an honorary degree upon the famous author."

• Verb

  To present or confer (a gift or honor), especially formally or solemnly.

  - "The mayor bestowed a medal on the firefighters for their bravery."
  - "The company bestowed a generous bonus on its employees."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bestowing
owing , showing , owinging , glowing

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Variants

List of all variants of bestowing that leads to same result
bestow , bestowal , bestowals , bestowed , bestower , bestowers , bestowing , bestows

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Etymology

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From Old French 'besterver' meaning 'to surpass, excel'. The modern spelling and meaning developed in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. Bestowing is often associated with royalty and nobility, but it can also be used in more everyday contexts, such as when a teacher bestows praise upon a student.

2. In some cultures, bestowing is considered an act of divine intervention, and the giver is seen as a representative of the gods.

3. The verb 'to bestow' comes from the Old French word 'besterver', which means 'to surpass, excel'.

4. The noun form of 'bestowing' can refer to the act of bestowing itself, or to the object or honor being bestowed.

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Related Concepts

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1. Grant: The act of conferring a right or privilege by authority

2. Donation: The act of giving money, goods, or a part of one's time or labor to an institution, organization, or person

3. Endowment: A gift or grant of money or property to an institution, especially for educational or charitable purposes

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Culture

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Bestowing has been used extensively in literature, particularly in historical and fantasy genres, to depict grand gestures of honor and respect. In art, bestowing is often depicted in paintings and sculptures of royal courts and knighting ceremonies. In music, the term is used metaphorically to describe a singer's powerful delivery or a composer's grandiose composition.

How to Memorize "bestowing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of handing an object or title to someone.
   - Imagine yourself as the giver, bestowing an honor or gift.
   - Visualize the recipient's reaction.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the act of giving or granting.
   - Think of a time when you received a gift or honor.
   - Associate the word with the feeling of respect or admiration.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence using the word 'bestow' and the object or honor being given.
   - Use the acronym BESTOW: Benevolent, Exalted, Splendid, Thoughtful, Outstanding, Worthy.

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