bestow

/bi-ˈstō/

Middle English, from be- + stowe place

verb

  1. to put to use : apply

  2. to put in a particular or appropriate place : stow

  3. to provide with quarters : put, up

bestowed his spare time on study

give present donate bestow confer afford mean to convey to another as a possession. give, the general term, is applicable to any passing over of anything by any means. present carries a note of formality and ceremony.