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- [bih-stoh]
- /bɪˈstoʊ/
- /bɪˈstəʊmənt /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bih-stoh]
- /bɪˈstoʊ/
Definitions of bestowment word
- verb with object bestowment to present as a gift; give; confer (usually followed by on or upon): The trophy was bestowed upon the winner. 1
- verb with object bestowment to put to some use; apply: Time spent in study is time well bestowed. 1
- verb with object bestowment Archaic. to provide quarters for; house; lodge. to put; stow; deposit; store. 1
- noun bestowment The act of bestowing or conferring something, especially an honour. 0
- noun bestowment Something, such as an honour, that is bestowed. 0
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Origin of bestowment
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 Bestowment
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bestowment 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
bestowment usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bestowment
noun bestowment
- grant — to bestow or confer, especially by a formal act: to grant a charter.
- accordance — conformity; agreement; accord (esp in the phrase in accordance with)
- conferral — a conferring of an honor, degree, or favor; bestowal
- bestowal — to present as a gift; give; confer (usually followed by on or upon): The trophy was bestowed upon the winner.
- presentation — an act of presenting.
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