bestow

• Verbo que se usa para indicar el acto de otorgar, conceder o entregar algo a alguien, frecuentemente como un regalo, honor o distinción.

A verb used to indicate the act of giving or presenting something, often as a gift, honor, or grant.

1. Give as a gift or honorB2formal

   To present something as a gift, honor, or award, often in a formal or ceremonial way.

   Otorgar como regalo u honor

   • The king bestowed a knighthood upon the brave soldier.
   • The university bestowed an honorary degree on the famous author.
   • She bestowed her blessing on the young couple.

   Sinónimosaccordawardconfergrantpresent

   Antónimoskeepretainseizetakewithhold

2. Grant or conferB2formal

   To give something valuable or important, such as a title, right, or privilege.

   otorgar o conferir

   • The committee bestowed the title of 'Professor Emeritus' upon him.
   • Nature has bestowed great beauty upon this landscape.
   • The foundation bestowed a grant to support the research project.

   Sinónimosaccordawardconferendowgivegrantpresentvouchsafe

   Antónimosretractrevokeseizetakewithhold