bestow in Dutch
bestow in Dutch is toekennen, schenken — bestow means to give something formally or ceremonially, often as an honour.
bestow in Dutch
toekennen
To impart (something) gratuitously; to present (something) to someone or something, especially as a gift or an honour; to confer, to give, to accord; to render.
schenken
To impart (something) gratuitously; to present (something) to someone or something, especially as a gift or an honour; to confer, to give, to accord; to render.
What does "bestow" mean?
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verb To give something formally or ceremonially, often as an honour.
"The university bestowed an honorary degree on the retiring professor."
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bestow in a sentence
- The university bestowed an honorary degree on the retiring professor.
- The king bestowed a title on the loyal knight.
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What is "bestow" in Dutch?
"bestow" in Dutch is toekennen, schenken. bestow means: To give something formally or ceremonially, often as an honour.
How do you use "bestow" in a sentence?
Example: "The university bestowed an honorary degree on the retiring professor." In Dutch, "bestow" is toekennen, schenken.
Are there other ways to say "bestow" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "bestow": toekennen, schenken.
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