Synonyms for bestow

Verb

1. confer, bestow, award, present

usage: present; "The university conferred a degree on its most famous former student, who never graduated"; "bestow an honor on someone"

2. bestow, give

usage: give as a gift

3. lend, impart, bestow, contribute, add, bring, change, alter, modify

usage: bestow a quality on; "Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company"; "The music added a lot to the play"; "She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings"; "This adds a light note to the program"