intentionally-bestowed
|in-ten-tion-al-ly-be-stowed|
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/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli bɪˈstoʊd/
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/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli bɪˈstəʊd/
(bestow)
to give or confer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bestow' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'bistowen,' where 'bi-' meant 'around' and 'stow' meant 'place.'
Historical Evolution
'bistowen' transformed into the modern English word 'bestow.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to place or put,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to give or grant.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
given or granted with deliberate intent.
The award was intentionally-bestowed to recognize her contributions.
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Last updated: 2025/07/16 20:52