Definition: present
Usage: The university conferred a degree on its most famous former student, who never graduated; bestow an honor on someone
Definition: give, especially as an honor or reward
Usage: bestow honors and prizes at graduation
Synonyms: bestow
Definition: give as a gift
Similar words: give
Definition: transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
Usage: I gave her my money; can you give me lessons?; She gave the children lots of love and tender loving care
Synonyms: 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
Similar words: alter, change, modify
Definition: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
Usage: The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city; The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue