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bestow in German

bestow in German is verwenden, schenken, beehren mit — bestow means to give something formally or ceremonially, often as an honour.

bestow in German

verwenden
verb
To apply or make use of (someone or something); to employ, to use.
schenken
verb
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.
beehren mit
verb
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.
beschenken mit
verb
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.
einlagern
verb
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.
verehren mit
verb
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.
verleihen
verb
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.
unterbringen
verb
(also, reflexive) To provide (someone or oneself) with accommodation; to find quarters for (someone or oneself); to lodge, to quarter.

What does "bestow" mean?

  1. verb To give something formally or ceremonially, often as an honour.
    "The university bestowed an honorary degree on the retiring professor."

bestow in a sentence

  • The university bestowed an honorary degree on the retiring professor.
  • The king bestowed a title on the loyal knight.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "bestow" in German?

"bestow" in German is verwenden, schenken, beehren mit. 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 German, "bestow" is verwenden, schenken, beehren mit.

Are there other ways to say "bestow" in German?

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "bestow": verwenden, schenken, beehren mit, beschenken mit, einlagern, verehren mit.

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