Bestow (&unr_;), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Bestowed (&unr_;); p. pr. & vb. n. Bestowing.] [OE. bestowen; pref. be- + stow a place. See Stow.] 1. To lay up in store; to deposit for safe keeping; to stow; to place; to put. “He bestowed it in a pouch.” Sir W. Scott.[1913 Webster]
See that the women are bestowed in safety.
2. To use; to apply; to devote, as time or strength in some occupation.[1913 Webster]
3. To expend, as money. [Obs.][1913 Webster]
4. To give or confer; to impart; -- with on or upon.[1913 Webster]
Empire is on us bestowed.
Though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor.
5. To give in marriage.[1913 Webster]
I could have bestowed her upon a fine gentleman.
6. To demean; to conduct; to behave; -- followed by a reflexive pronoun. [Obs.][1913 Webster]
How might we see Falstaff bestow himself to-night in his true colors, and not ourselves be seen ?
Syn. -- To give; grant; present; confer; accord.[1913 Webster]