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