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bestow in Norwegian

bestow in Norwegian is forære, skjenke — bestow means to give something formally or ceremonially, often as an honour.

bestow in Norwegian

forære
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.
skjenke
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.

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."
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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 Norwegian?

"bestow" in Norwegian is forære, skjenke. 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 Norwegian, "bestow" is forære, skjenke.

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

Yes — Norwegian has 2 translations listed for "bestow": forære, skjenke.

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