bestow

One entry found for bestow.

Main Entry: be·stow
Pronunciation: bi-'stO, bE-
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, from be- + stowe place -- more at STOW
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
synonym see GIVE
- be·stow·al /-'stO-&l/ noun
- be·stow·er /-'stO(-&)r/ noun