bestowment

Other forms: bestowments

Definitions of bestowment
  1. noun
    the act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift
    synonyms: bestowal, conferment, conferral
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    type of:
    gift, giving
    the act of giving
  2. noun
    a gift that is bestowed or conferred
    synonyms: bestowal
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    type of:
    gift
    something acquired without compensation
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