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Bestowing: meaning, definitions and examples

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bestowing

 

[ bɪˈstoʊɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

act of giving or presenting something

Bestowing means to give or present something to someone as a gift or an honor. It implies a sense of generosity and kindness in the act of giving. This word is often used in formal or ceremonial contexts.

Synonyms

awarding, conferring, granting, presenting

Examples of usage

  • The king bestowed a knighthood upon the brave warrior.
  • She bestowed her wisdom upon the young students.
  • The award ceremony included bestowing medals on the winners.

Translations

Translations of the word "bestowing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 concedendo

🇮🇳 प्रदान करना

🇩🇪 verleihen

🇮🇩 menganugerahkan

🇺🇦 надання

🇵🇱 nadanienie

🇯🇵 授ける (sazukeru)

🇫🇷 octroi

🇪🇸 otorgamiento

🇹🇷 bağışlama

🇰🇷 수여 (suyeo)

🇸🇦 منح

🇨🇿 udělení

🇸🇰 udelovanie

🇨🇳 授予 (shòuyǔ)

🇸🇮 podelitev

🇮🇸 veiting

🇰🇿 беру

🇬🇪 მინიჭება

🇦🇿 verilməsi

🇲🇽 otorgamiento

Etymology

The word 'bestowing' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'bistāwan', meaning 'to place around, bestow'. It has evolved over time to signify the act of giving or presenting something. The concept of bestowing gifts or honors has been a part of human culture and tradition throughout history, reflecting the importance of generosity and recognition.

See also: bestowal, bestowed, bestower, bestowment.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,046, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.