Synonyms of bestow
5 similar words
Another word for bestow is lay out. Other synonyms of bestow are house, put up, bestowing and bestowment.
Synonyms and similar words for bestow
verbTo apply (money) for some purpose; to expend, to spend.
verbTo provide (someone or oneself) with accommodation; to find quarters for (someone or oneself); to...
nounAn act of presenting a thing to someone or something, especially as a gift or an honour; a bestowal.
Meaning of bestow
- verb To apply or make use of (someone or something); to employ, to use.
- verb To apply (money) for some purpose; to expend, to spend.
- verb To impart (something) gratuitously; to present (something) to someone or something, especially as a gift or an honour; to confer, to give, to accord; to render.
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Questions about synonyms of bestow
- What is another word for bestow?
- Bestow has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as lay out, house, put up, bestowing and bestowment.
- What does bestow mean?
- Bestow means to apply or make use of (someone or something); to employ, to use.
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