bestowment
bestowment · bestowments
The act of bestowing or conferring something, especially an honourThe act of bestowing or conferring something, especially an honour; bestowal
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The act of bestowing or conferring something, especially an honour; bestowal
the act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift
(countable, uncountable)Something, such as an honour, that is bestowed.
a gift that is bestowed or conferred
Forms
plural: bestowments| Singular | bestowment |
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Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- the act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift:bestowalconferralconferment
- a gift that is bestowed or conferred:bestowal
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedbestow
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable