
Meaning of BESTOWMENT
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WordNet Dictionary |
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- [n] the act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift
- [n] a gift that is bestowed or conferred
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BESTOWMENT is a 10 letter word that starts with B. |
| | Synonyms: | | bestowal, bestowal, conferment, conferral |
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| | See Also: | | gift, gift, giving | |
Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Be*stow"ment\, n.
1. The act of giving or bestowing; a conferring or bestowal.
If we consider this bestowment of gifts in this
view. --Chauncy.
2. That which is given or bestowed.
They almost refuse to give due praise and credit to
God's own bestowments. --I. Taylor.
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