bestow
Translation
to bestow, to confer, to grant
Examples
The queen will bestow an honor upon him.
The queen will bestow an honour upon him.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((on/upon sb.)) to give something (as a gift or honour) to someone They bestowed many gifts upon the visitors.
Similar Words
Synonyms: grant, confer, present, award; Antonyms: take, withdraw
Etymology
From Old English 'be-' (on, about) + 'stōw' (place). It originally meant 'to place' or 'to store'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'bestowing' as 'placing' a great gift or honour 'on' someone.