Bestow

6 lettersverbmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

To give or confer something, especially a gift, title, or honour, upon someone.

“The university chose to bestow an honorary degree on the celebrated author.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/bɪˈstəʊ/

Syllables

be·stow

Related Words

Synonyms

give

Antonyms

withholdwithdrawdeny

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