Meaning of the word bestow in English

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bestow

US /bɪˈstoʊ/
UK /bɪˈstoʊ/

Verb

1.

to give something as an honor or present:

Example:
The George Cross is a decoration that is bestowed upon/on British civilians for acts of great bravery.
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