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Definition of bestowal

bestowal

/bɪˈstoʊ.əl/
be · stow · al
Plural:bestowals
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• noun

1

The act of conferring or presenting an honor, right, or gift.

Example

"The university ceremony celebrated the bestowal of honorary degrees upon several distinguished scholars."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-17th century from the verb 'bestow' and the noun-forming suffix '-al'. 'Bestow' originates from Middle English 'bistowen', combining 'be-' with 'stow' (from Old English 'stow', meaning 'a place').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bestowal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bestowal
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