Meaning of the word bestow in English

What does bestow mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bestow

US /bɪˈstoʊ/
UK /bɪˈstəʊ/
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Verb

to present an honor, right, or gift to someone

Example:
The university will bestow an honorary degree upon him.
It was a great honor to have such a prize bestowed on me.