bestowal

• Nom désignant l'acte d'accorder un honneur ou de remettre un cadeau, ou bien le cadeau lui-même qui a été accordé ou remis.

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.

   Action d'accorder ou d'octroyer

   • 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.

   Synonymesawardconfermentconferraldonationendowmentgivingpresentation

   Antonymesconfiscationdeprivationseizuretakingwithdrawal

2. Something given or grantedC1formal

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

   octroi

   • 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.

   Synonymesawardbenefactionbonusdonationendowmentgiftgrantofferingpresent