n.
The act of bestowing; disposal.
bestowal
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noun
- The act of conferring, as of an honor: accordance, bestowment, conference, conferment, conferral, grant, presentation. See give/take/reciprocity.
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The noun has 2 meanings:
Meaning #1:
the act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift
Synonyms: bestowment, conferral, conferment
Meaning #2:
a gift that is bestowed or conferred
Synonym: bestowment
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