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bestow

/bɛstoʊ/ verb · British & US
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What does bestow mean?

verb

To give or confer something, especially a title, honor, or gift, to someone. To confer a quality or property on something.

Example

"The king bestowed upon the city a new charter, granting it greater autonomy."

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