Where does “bestow” come from?
Bestow comes from Middle English bestowen, meaning to place or arrange, though its ultimate origin remains unclear.
bestow (English): To lay up in store; deposit for safe keeping; to...
Definitions
- To lay up in store; deposit for safe keeping; to...
Ancestry of “bestow”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | bestowen | — |