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bestow

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1. bestow - Noun

2. bestow - Verb

Meaning

To lay up in store; to deposit for safe keeping; to stow; to place; to put.

To use; to apply; to devote, as time or strength in some occupation.

To expend, as money.

To give or confer; to impart; -- with on or upon.

To give in marriage.

To demean; to conduct; to behave; -- followed by a reflexive pronoun.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company Source: Internet

The music added a lot to the play Source: Internet

She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings Source: Internet

This adds a light note to the program Source: Internet

The university conferred a degree on its most famous former student, who never graduated Source: Internet

bestow an honor on someone Source: Internet

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