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Bestowal: meaning, definitions and examples

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bestowal

 

[ bษชหˆstษ™สŠษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

act of giving

Bestowal refers to the act of giving something as a gift or an honor. It is the act of presenting or conferring something, usually with great care or ceremony. Bestowal often implies a sense of generosity and kindness towards others.

Synonyms

bestowment, granting, presentation

Examples of usage

  • The bestowal of awards at the ceremony was a highlight of the evening.
  • Her bestowal of wisdom upon the younger generation was greatly appreciated.
  • The bestowal of the title of knight upon the brave warrior was a momentous occasion.
Context #2 | Noun

official grant or gift

In a more official sense, bestowal can refer to the granting of a title, honor, or privilege by someone in authority. It is often used in legal or ceremonial contexts to denote an official act of conferring something onto someone.

Synonyms

bestowment, conferment, endowment

Examples of usage

  • The bestowal of a knighthood by the queen was a great honor.
  • The bestowal of citizenship upon immigrants is an important process.
  • The bestowal of the presidential medal of freedom is a prestigious recognition.

Translations

Translations of the word "bestowal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น concessรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคฆเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verleihung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemberian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะดะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nadanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽˆไธŽ (ใ˜ใ‚…ใ‚ˆ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท octroi

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ otorgamiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท verme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜์—ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ udฤ›lenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ udelenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽˆไบˆ (shรฒuyว”)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podelitev

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ veiting

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒชแƒ”แƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ verilmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ otorgamiento

Etymology

The word 'bestowal' originated from Middle English 'bestowen', from 'be-' (completely) + 'stowen' (to place). It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The concept of bestowal has been an integral part of human culture throughout history, reflecting the significance of giving and generosity in society.

See also: bestowed, bestower, bestowing, bestowment.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,011, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.