- to present as a gift; give; confer (usually followed by on or upon): The trophy was bestowed upon the winner.
- to put to some use; apply: He was continually working the mines, expending money and bestowing his time, toil, and skill upon them.
- Archaic.
- to provide quarters for; house; lodge.
- to put; stow; deposit; store.
- to present (a gift) or confer (an award or honour)
- to apply (energy, resources, etc)
- to house (a person) or store (goods)
