bestow
intermediateB2/bɪˈstoʊ/ · be-stow
to give (a gift or honor) to someone, especially in a formal or official manner.
Meanings
to give (a gift or honor) to someone, especially in a formal or official manner.
کسی کو کسی چیز (تحفہ یا اعزاز) دینا، خاص طور پر رسمی یا سرکاری طریقے سے۔
عطا کرنا
ata karna
Common Collocations
- bestow a gift
- bestow honors
- bestow blessings
Example Sentences
He decided to bestow the award to the most deserving candidate.
اس نے فیصلہ کیا کہ انعام سب سے مستحق امیدوار کو عطا کرے گا۔
Us ne faisla kiya ke inaam sab se mustahiq umeedwar ko ata kare ga.
The committee will bestow the title of 'Best Teacher' upon her.
کمیٹی اس کو 'بہترین استاد' کا عنوان عطا کرے گی۔
Committee is ko 'behtareen Ustad' ka unwan ata kare gi.
He was honored to bestow the charity on behalf of the organization.
اس کو اس تنظیم کی طرف سے خیرات عطا کرنے پر فخر محسوس ہوا۔
Us ko is tanzeem ki taraf se khairat ata karne par fakhar mehsoos hua.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'bestow' as 'best owed' - giving the best to someone.
Picture a presenter handing over a trophy or award.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت کی جو قدر ہے، وہ عطا کا سر کل ہے، خود کو تج کر دے جب، یہ عشق کا اقرار ہے۔
Mohabbat ki jo qadr hai, woh ata ka sar kal hai, Khud ko taj kar de jab, yeh ishq ka iqraar hai.
The value of love lies in the act of giving, When one renounces oneself, it is a declaration of love.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نیک عمل کا پھل ہمیشہ ملتا ہے۔
Naik amal ka phal hamesha milta hai.
The fruit of good deeds is always received.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "bestowen" — to place, put, set
First known use: 14th century
The word 'bestow' originates from the Old English 'bestowen', which combines 'be-' and 'stow', meaning to place something in a particular location, gradually evolving to imply giving or presenting something formally.