bestowal

• Substantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, jemandem eine Ehre, einen Preis oder ein Geschenk zu verleihen oder zu überreichen, sowie die Gabe oder Auszeichnung selbst, die auf diese Weise verliehen wird.

A noun referring to the act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift, or the gift itself that is bestowed or conferred.

1. Act of giving or grantingC1formal

   The formal act of giving something, such as an honor, gift, or award.

   Verleihung

   • The bestowal of the Nobel Prize is a prestigious event.
   • Her bestowal of the scholarship was announced at the ceremony.
   • The king's bestowal of land was a sign of great favor.

   Synonymeawardconfermentconferraldonationendowmentgivingpresentation

   Antonymeconfiscationdeprivationseizuretakingwithdrawal

2. Something given or grantedC1formal

   A gift, award, or honor that is formally presented to someone.

   Gabe

   • The medal was a cherished bestowal from the queen.
   • He considered the title a great bestowal of trust.
   • The bestowal of the keys symbolized the transfer of ownership.

   Synonymeawardbenefactionbonusdonationendowmentgiftgrantofferingpresent