bestowment

• Nom désignant l'action de conférer, d'octroyer ou de remettre quelque chose, en particulier un don, un honneur ou un privilège, ou le don lui-même ainsi accordé.

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

1. A gift or honor conferredC1formal

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

   octroi / attribution d'un don ou honneur

   • 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.

   Synonymesawardbequestboonconfermentcontributiondonationendowmentgiftgrantpresent

2. The act of giving or grantingC1formal

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

   Action d'accorder, de conférer

   • 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.

   Synonymesawardbestowalconfermentconferraldonationpresentation

   Antonymesconfiscationdeprivationforfeiturerevocationseizurewithdrawal