Bestowment: meaning, definitions and examples

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bestowment

 

[ bษชหˆstษ™สŠmษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

recognition

The act of bestowing or conferring something; the presentation of an award, honor, or gift.

Synonyms

bestowal, granting, presentation

Examples of usage

  • The bestowment of the Nobel Prize is a prestigious honor.
  • She was thrilled by the bestowment of the Employee of the Month award.
Context #2 | Noun

inheritance

The act of passing down or handing over something, especially property or rights, to someone else.

Synonyms

bequest, inheritance, legacy

Examples of usage

  • The bestowment of the family estate to the eldest son was traditional.
  • She received the bestowment of her grandmother's antique jewelry.

Translations

Translations of the word "bestowment" 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

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท octroi

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ concesiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baฤŸฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€์—ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ udฤ›lenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ udelenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽˆไบˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podelitev

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ veiting

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒชแƒ”แƒ›แƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vermษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ concesiรณn

Etymology

The word 'bestowment' originates from the verb 'bestow', which comes from the Old French word 'bestouer', meaning 'to give'. The concept of bestowment has been present in various cultures throughout history, often associated with acts of generosity, recognition, or inheritance. The tradition of bestowing honors or awards dates back centuries, reflecting the human desire to acknowledge and celebrate achievements.

See also: bestowal, bestowed, bestower, bestowing.