🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

प्रदान करना

Pronunciation / Transliteration: pradān karnā

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Bestow/bɪˈstoʊ/
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"राष्ट्रपतियों द्वारा वीरता पुरस्कार प्रदान किया गया।"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To confer or present an honor, right, or gift.

    "The university decided to bestow an honorary degree upon the distinguished scientist."
  2. 2

    To apply or devote time, effort, or attention to something.

    "She chose to bestow her full attention on the intricate restoration project."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Originating from Middle English 'bestowen', from Old English 'be-' (intensive prefix) and 'stow' (a place, room). Originally meaning to stow or place somewhere, it evolved during the 16th century to signify applying, dedicating, or conferring a gift, honor, or right upon someone.

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