Definition of: bestow

(bi·stō′) v.t.
1. To present as a gift: with on or upon.
2. To expend; apply: He bestowed his life on science.
3. Obs. To give in marriage.
4. Obs. To deposit; store; also, to house; lodge. See synonyms under GIVE. [ME bistowen <bi- to, upon + stowen place]
—be·stow′a·ble adjective
—be·stow′al or be·stow′ment noun

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