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- [bih-stoh]
- /bɪˈstoʊ/
- /bɪ.ˈstəʊəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bih-stoh]
- /bɪˈstoʊ/
Definitions of bestowal word
- verb with object bestowal to present as a gift; give; confer (usually followed by on or upon): The trophy was bestowed upon the winner. 1
- verb with object bestowal to put to some use; apply: Time spent in study is time well bestowed. 1
- verb with object bestowal Archaic. to provide quarters for; house; lodge. to put; stow; deposit; store. 1
- noun bestowal the act of bestowing. 0
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Origin of bestowal
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English bestowen. See be-, stow
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Parts of speech for Bestowal
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bestowal popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
bestowal usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bestowal
noun bestowal
- grant — to bestow or confer, especially by a formal act: to grant a charter.
- disposal — availability for use
- accordance — conformity; agreement; accord (esp in the phrase in accordance with)
- conferral — a conferring of an honor, degree, or favor; bestowal
- bestowment — to present as a gift; give; confer (usually followed by on or upon): The trophy was bestowed upon the winner.
Antonyms for bestowal
noun bestowal
- appropriation — An appropriation is an amount of money that a government or organization reserves for a particular purpose.
- deprivation — If you suffer deprivation, you do not have or are prevented from having something that you want or need.
- divestment — the act of divesting.
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