bestowed
word · lemma: bestow
Definition
Given as a gift, honor, or award, usually in a formal or respectful way.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and literary; commonly used for honors, gifts, or titles given with respect. Typical collocations: 'bestowed upon', 'bestowed with'. Not used for casual gifts—use 'give' instead.
Spanish: otorgar - concederPortuguese (BR): conceder - conferirPortuguese (PT): conceder - atribuirChinese (Simplified): 授予 - 赐予Chinese (Traditional): 授予 - 賜予Hindi: प्रदान किया - सौंपाArabic: مَنَحَ - أَعْطَىBengali: প্রদান করাRussian: даровать - вручить - пожаловатьJapanese: 授けるVietnamese: ban tặng - trao tặngKorean: 수여하다 - 부여하다Turkish: vermek (resmi törenle) - bahşetmekUrdu: عطا کرنا - پیش کرنا (اعزاز یا انعام کے لیے)Indonesian: menganugerahkan - memberikan (dengan hormat)
Example Sentences
The king bestowed a medal on the hero.
basic
She was bestowed with an honorary degree.
basic
The title of 'Sir' was bestowed upon him.
basic
Generations of wisdom were bestowed upon her by her grandmother.
natural
He felt honored by the trust bestowed on him by the community.
natural
The scholarship was bestowed to help talented students achieve their dreams.
natural