What is the meaning of bestowed?

verb

  • Present.
    • usage: "The university conferred a degree on its most famous former student, who never graduated"; "bestow an honor on someone"
  • Give as a gift.
  • Bestow a quality on.
    • usage: "Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company"; "The music added a lot to the play"; "She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings"; "This adds a light note to the program"
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APAWordNet. (2010). Bestowed. Retrieved September 21, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/bestowed/definitions/1169208
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HarvardWordNet 2010, Bestowed, Smart Define, viewed 21 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/bestowed/definitions/1169208>.
MLAWordNet. "Bestowed" 23 October 2010. Web. 21 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/bestowed/definitions/1169208>
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