<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to present as a gift; give; confer (usually followed by on or upon): The trophy was bestowed upon the winner.</li><li>Synonyms: accord, award, vouchsafe, grant</li><li>Archaic: to put to some use; apply: He was continually working the mines, expending money and bestowing his time, toil, and skill upon them.</li><li>Archaic: to provide quarters for; house; lodge.</li><li>to put; stow; deposit; store.</li></ul>