bestowment

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

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das eine Gabe oder Zuwendung bezeichnet, die verliehen oder zuerkannt wird, oder den Akt der Ehrung bzw. Übergabe eines Geschenks.

1. A gift or honor conferred C1 formal

   Something that is given or granted, such as a gift, award, or privilege.

   • The bestowment of the scholarship was a life-changing event for her.
   • His generous bestowment to the library was greatly appreciated.
   • The bestowment of the title 'Sir' is a rare honor.

   🇩🇪Gabe oder Auszeichnung

   Synonyme: awardbequestboonconfermentcontributiondonationendowmentgiftgrantpresent

2. The act of giving or granting C1 formal

   The formal action of presenting a gift, honor, or privilege to someone.

   • The bestowment of the award took place during the annual ceremony.
   • The bestowment of citizenship is a significant legal process.
   • The committee oversaw the bestowment of several grants to local artists.

   🇩🇪Verleihung

   Synonyme: awardbestowalconfermentconferraldonationpresentation

   Antonyme: confiscationdeprivationforfeiturerevocationseizurewithdrawal

• bestowments plural form
• bestowments' possessive plural form
• bestowment's possessive singular form