Main Entry: be·stow

Pronunciation: \bi-ˈstō, bē-\

Function: transitive verb

Etymology: Middle English, from be- + stowe place — more at stow

Date: 14th century

1 : to put to use : apply <bestowed his spare time on study>
2 : to put in a particular or appropriate place : stow
3 : to provide with quarters : put up
4 : to convey as a gift —usually used with on or upon

synonyms see give

— be·stow·al \-ˈstō-əl\ noun

— be·stow·er \-ˈstō(-ə)r\ noun