bestowal

IPA/bɪˈstəʊ.əl/
IPA/bɪˈstoʊ.əl/

bestowal — noun

1. The formal or ceremonial act of presenting an honour, award, or important gift t

1.名詞C1
釋義

The formal or ceremonial act of presenting an honour, award, or important gift to someone as a mark of respect or recognition.

例句

The university's bestowal of an honorary doctorate on Jiwoo was celebrated by the entire faculty.

bestowal of [honour] on [person]

Tariro's family gathered for the bestowal of the community leadership award at the town hall.

bestowal of [award]

同義詞
  • conferral

    more restricted — used almost exclusively for degrees and official titles

  • award

    focuses on the prize or recognition itself rather than the act of giving

  • grant

    suggests money or rights given, usually after an application process

反義詞
  • withdrawal

    the act of taking back a previously given honour or title

文法句型

bestowal of [honour/award/degree] on/upon [someone]

用法筆記

Nearly always followed by a prepositional phrase with 'of' naming what is given. The passive construction 'the bestowal of X on Y' is the most frequent pattern in formal writing.

常見錯誤

❌The bestowal of the birthday present was lovely.
✅The presentation of the birthday present was lovely.
💡'bestowal' is too formal for everyday gift-giving; use for honours, awards, and ceremonial gifts only.