bestowing
|be-stow-ing|
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/bɪˈstoʊɪŋ/
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/bɪˈstəʊɪŋ/
(bestow)
to give or confer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bestow' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'bistowen', where 'bi-' meant 'by' and 'stow' meant 'place'.
Historical Evolution
'bistowen' transformed into the modern English word 'bestow'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to place or put', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to give or present'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'bestow'.
She is bestowing her wisdom upon her students.
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Last updated: 2025/02/12 05:21