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Synonyms for bestowal


Grammar : Noun
Spell : bih-stoh
Phonetic Transcription : bɪˈstoʊ



Définition of bestowal

Origin :
  • 1773, from bestow + -al (2).
  • noun conferment
Example sentences :
  • It is Plato's greatest concession to the metic, as the bestowal of freedom is his greatest concession to the slave.
  • Extract from : « Laws » by Plato
  • Since you have been a father, to know reasons for the bestowal of daughters.
  • Extract from : « The Arrow-Maker » by Mary Austin
  • For other reason than this the bestowal would signify not at all.
  • Extract from : « Antony Gray,--Gardener » by Leslie Moore
  • Nay, brother, you have bought the horse, and you may have the bestowal of it.
  • Extract from : « Sir Nigel » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • Encouragement given to artists by the bestowal of great honours.
  • Extract from : « Musical Myths and Facts, Volume II (of 2) » by Carl Engel
  • Another point of great importance is the bestowal of rain-water.
  • Extract from : « The Dwelling House » by George Vivian Poore
  • Otherwise, the bestowal of her hand belongs to her suzerain.
  • Extract from : « Life on a Mediaeval Barony » by William Stearns Davis
  • And this He has done for us by the bestowal upon us of spiritual vitality.
  • Extract from : « Lux Mundi » by Various
  • If they were intended as rewards, I would not be a party to their bestowal.
  • Extract from : « Bolax » by Josephine Culpeper
  • To-day we are rich in old and new facilities for the bestowal of form.
  • Extract from : « Inventors at Work » by George Iles

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