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bestowment

/bɪˈstoʊ.mənt/
be · stow · ment
Plural:bestowments
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• noun

1

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

Example

"The ceremonial bestowment of the honorary degree took place at the end of the graduation assembly."

2

Something that is conferred or presented, such as a gift, endowment, or privilege.

Example

"The scholarship was a generous bestowment that allowed her to complete her medical studies without debt."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While "bestowment" is entirely valid, "bestowal" is considerably more common in modern standard English.

• Rhymes for bestowment

• Nearby Words

bestow
bestowal
bestower
bestowment
bestseller
bestselling
besuited

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century, formed from the verb "bestow" (from Middle English "bestowen", combining "be-" and "stowen", meaning to place) and the noun-forming suffix "-ment".

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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