Definition: present
Usage: The university conferred a degree on its most famous former student, who never graduated; bestow an honor on someone
Main entry: bestow
Definition: give as a gift
Main entry: lend, bring, impart, contribute, bestow, add
Definition: bestow a quality on
Usage: Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company; The music added a lot to the play; She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings; This adds a light note to the program