bestow
/bɪˈstəʊ/ · /bɪˈstoʊ/
CEFR level C2Topic SocietyWord #7026 in the learning path
授予；赐予
Definitions
v. To formally give someone an honour, gift, or benefit.
授予；赐予
Example
The club bestowed a special award on our coach.
俱乐部向我们的教练颁发了一项特别奖。
Universities often bestow honorary degrees on individuals who have made outstanding contributions to society.
大学常向为社会作出杰出贡献的人士授予荣誉学位。
Collocations
- bestow an honour on
- bestow a gift on
- bestow a title upon
Word family
- bestowal (n.)
Synonyms
- confer
- grant
Usage tip
正式用语：bestow sth on/upon sb。
FAQ
- What does bestow mean?
- To formally give someone an honour, gift, or benefit.
- How is bestow pronounced?
- UK /bɪˈstəʊ/, US /bɪˈstoʊ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
