bestowal

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Noun bestowal has 2 senses

bestowal, bestowment, conferral, conferment - the act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift
--₁ is a kind of giving, gift

Derived form: verb bestow₁
bestowal, bestowment - a gift that is bestowed or conferred
--₂ is a kind of gift

Definitions from the Web

Bestowal

Noun: The act of giving or granting something valuable or desirable.

Example sentence: The bestowal of the award brought tears of joy to her eyes.

Noun: Something that is given or granted as a gift or honor.

Example sentence: The necklace was a beautiful bestowal from her grandmother.

Verb: To present or grant something as a gift or honor.

Example sentence: He decided to bestow his fortune to charity after his retirement.

Verb: To put or place something with great care or importance.

Example sentence: She bestows all her attention on her artwork.

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