Meanings
nounbestowal (countable and uncountable, plural bestowals)
plural bestowals
- countableuncountableThe act of bestowing.
Elation mingled with something faintly apologetic in the abrupt bestowal of the baronet's unexpected confidence.
1923, Ernest Bramah [pseudonym; Ernest Brammah Smith], “(please specify the page)”, in The Eyes of Max Carrados, London: Grant Richards, →OCLCSynonyms: bestowment, accordance, accordance, bestowment, conferment, conferral, impartation, giving
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe act of bestowing.
More synonyms by meaning
nounthe act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift
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Origin
- Englishbestow
- Proto-Indo-European*h₂el-
- Proto-Indo-European*h₂élisder.?
- Englishbestowal
Translations
Ancient Greek παράδοσις
- παράδοσις (parádosis)the act of bestowing
Catalan col·lació
- col·lacióthe act of bestowing
Rhymes & wordplay
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APA
bestowal. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bestowal
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“bestowal.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bestowal. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “bestowal,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bestowal.
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