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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