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
To apply or make use of (someone or something); to employ, to use.
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.
beehren mit
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
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
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
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
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
(also, reflexive) To provide (someone or oneself) with accommodation; to find quarters for (someone or oneself); to lodge, to quarter.
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 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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