bestow in French
bestow in French is consacrer, conférer, accorder — bestow means to give something formally or ceremonially, often as an honour.
bestow in French
consacrer
To apply or make use of (someone or something); to employ, to use.
conférer
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.
accorder
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.
consacrer
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.
décerner
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.
remettre
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.
disposer de
To place or put (someone or something) somewhere or in a certain situation; to dispose of.
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 French?
"bestow" in French is consacrer, conférer, accorder. 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 French, "bestow" is consacrer, conférer, accorder.
Are there other ways to say "bestow" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "bestow": consacrer, conférer, accorder, décerner, remettre, disposer de.
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