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Meaning of bestower
A person who gives something, especially a gift or an award.
Etymology of bestower
The word "bestower" has its roots in the Old English words "be" (meaning "by" or "with") and "stow" or "stōw" (meaning "place" or "gift"), and the suffix "-er" which forms an agent noun, with the word evolving through Middle English to its current form, referring to one who gives or confers something.
Synonyms
donor
giver
grantor
benefactor
patron
sponsor
contributor
philanthropist
supporter
helper
aid
assistant
presenter
provider
supplier
conferrer
awarder
dispenser
distributor
allocator
alloter
assigner
consignor
conveyer
transmitter
transferrer
bequeather
testator
legator
Definitions
- A person who gives a gift, especially a formal or official one.
- * A person who confers an honour, award, or title on someone.
Usage Examples
- The foundation was a generous bestower of scholarships to underprivileged students.
- * The queen was a bestower of honours and awards to those who had served the country with distinction.