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bestow something on someone

/bɪˈstoʊ ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɑn ˈsʌmˌwʌn/ /bɪˈstəʊ ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɒn ˈsʌmwɒn/
collocation Formal
  1. 1 (onur, unvan) vermek, bahşetmek

Definition (English)

To give someone an honour, title or valuable gift, especially at an official ceremony.

Example Sentences

  1. The university bestowed an honorary degree on the retired nurse for her fifty years of service.
    Üniversite, elli yıllık hizmetinden dolayı emekli hemşireye fahri doktora unvanı verdi.
  2. The title of 'Volunteer of the Year' is bestowed upon one local resident every December.
    'Yılın Gönüllüsü' unvanı her aralık ayında yöre sakinlerinden birine veriliyor.

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