English verb: bestow | |||
1. | bestow (possession) present | ||
Samples | The university conferred a degree on its most famous former student, who never graduated. Bestow an honor on someone. | ||
Synonyms | confer | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something on somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | award, present | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | bless, graduate, miter | ||
2. | bestow (possession) give as a gift | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something on somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | give | ||
3. | bestow (possession) bestow a quality on | ||
Samples | Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company. The music added a lot to the play. She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings. This adds a light note to the program. | ||
Synonyms | add, bring, contribute, impart, lend | ||
Pattern of use | Something is ----ing PP. Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something. Somebody ----s something to somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | alter, change, modify | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | factor, instill, throw in, tinsel, transfuse | ||