The difference between Bestow and Impart
When used as verbs, bestow means to lay up in store, whereas impart means to give or bestow (e.g. a quality or property).
check bellow for the other definitions of Bestow and Impart
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Bestow as a verb (transitive):
To lay up in store; deposit for safe keeping; stow; place.
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Bestow as a verb (transitive):
To lodge, or find quarters for; provide with accommodation.
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Bestow as a verb (transitive):
To dispose of.
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Bestow as a verb (transitive):
To give; confer; impart gratuitously; present something to someone or something, especially as a gift or honour.
Examples:
"Medals were bestowed on the winning team."
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Bestow as a verb (transitive):
To give in marriage.
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Bestow as a verb (transitive):
To apply; make use of; use; employ.
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Bestow as a verb (transitive, obsolete):
To behave or deport.
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Impart as a verb (transitive):
To give or bestow (e.g. a quality or property)
Examples:
"The sun imparts warmth."
"to impart food to the poor"
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Impart as a verb (transitive):
To give a or to .
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Impart as a verb (transitive):
To the of; to make known; to show by words or tokens; to tell; to disclose.
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Impart as a verb (intransitive):
To hold a or .
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Impart as a verb (intransitive):
To obtain a share of; to partake of.
Examples:
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