bestow

Related to bestow: bestow upon

bestow on (someone)

To gift, grant, or award something to someone. The gift can be named between "bestow" and "on." I can't believe that much responsibility has been bestowed on me—I'm just an intern! Before my grandmother died, she bestowed this vintage coffee table on me.
See also: bestow, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

bestow something on someone

to give something to someone; to present something to someone. The mere presence of the queen bestowed wisdom and grace on the court. Fine gifts were bestowed on the visiting prince.
See also: bestow, on
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • bestow on
  • bestow on (someone)
  • bless (one) with (something)
  • bless with
  • blessed
  • gift
  • gag gift
  • have (something) for (someone or something)
  • have for
  • palm off, to
References in periodicals archive
Then, the King congratulated pilgrims from inside and outside the Kingdom for arriving in the holy land, praising Allah Almighty for the honor bestowed upon the Kingdom's leadership and people to serve the Two Holy Mosques, pilgrims, Umrah performers and visitors, praying also for helping pilgrims to perform Hajj rituals and accept them.
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Chairs Cabinet's Session
The honorific 'Samdech' [can only] be bestowed upon the highest political figures who qualify having made merit for the nation.
'Rainsy deserves pardon and title'
"The title of Princess Royal is traditionally bestowed on the eldest daughter of the monarch," Duncan Larcombe told (https://www.ibtimes.com/why-princess-charlotte-wont-be-princess-royal-when-prince-william-becomes-king-2707969) Town and Country , referencing to Princess Anne as the current Princess Royal.
Will Prince William, Kate Middleton's Sons George, Louis Become Dukes?
Royal expert and author ofPrince Harry: The Inside Story, Duncan Larcombe toldTown and Country, "The title of Princess Royal is traditionally bestowed on the eldest daughter of the monarch.
Princess Charlotte could nab the fanciest royal title of all - but she'll have to wait for it; Once Prince William becomes the King of England, little Charlotte will inherit a very special royal title
Beginning at 18.30, at the National "Ivan Vazov" Theater, the City Hall will bestow the awards for achievements in arts and culture.
Bulgaria's Capital Celebrates St. Sofia Day
"I am confident that this nomination will be approved and a civic ceremony to bestow the honour will take place at a later date."
Honour for Jim
Borough councillors gave authority leader Darren Cooper's plans to bestow Brown with the honour on Tuesday night.
Bomber on target for local honour
IT IS not unusual for newspapers to bestow nicknames of footballers.
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Coun Harrison added: "It's a privilege to bestow this honour on people who have learned their craft through the apprenticeship scheme.
Freeman honour for career success
The title of Burgess was revived because only Royal Boroughs can bestow the title of Freeman.
WALES: Trio given honours for work for town
The AICPA Tax Division's Tax Executive Committee [TEC) voted to bestow the Arthur J.
2006 Arthur J. Dixon Award
would appear to be unable to locate a more worthy candidate on whom to bestow an honorary degree.
St. F.X. University
Presented at the ASPI Spring Meeting in Amelia, Island, Florida on March 16, 2006, this award is the highest honor the Association can bestow on an individual.
ASPI names Fary executive of the year
IMing is fine, but you can make a hard-copy connection when you bestow your handmade, gorgeous creations on friends, relatives and anyone else you deem cardworthy.
Make your (hall)mark
She also served as distinguished professor of piano and was designated a Curators' Professor, the highest award the University of Missouri can bestow. In Baker's forty-nine years on the faculty at UMKC, she taught hundreds of students, many of whom have gone on to national and international careers.
Joanne Baker is named foundation fellow