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.
- synonyms: bestow
- 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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