All 5 Uses of
bestow
in
Henry VIII
- 'Tis the Cardinal; And merely to revenge him on the Emperor For not bestowing on him, at his asking, The archbishopric of Toledo, this is purpos'd.†
Scene 2.1 *bestowing = giving
- Sir, I desire you do me right and justice, And to bestow your pity on me; for I am a most poor woman, and a stranger, Born out of your dominions, having here No judge indifferent, nor no more assurance Of equal friendship and proceeding.†
Scene 2.4bestow = give
- Come, reverend fathers, Bestow your counsels on me.†
Scene 3.1
- Since I had my office, I have kept you next my heart; have not alone Employ'd you where high profits might come home, But par'd my present havings, to bestow My bounties upon you.†
Scene 3.2
- And though he were unsatisfied in getting, Which was a sin, yet in bestowing, madam, He was most princely: ever witness for him Those twins of learning that he rais'd in you, Ipswich and Oxford!†
Scene 4.2bestowing = giving
Definition:
to give -- typically to present as an honor or give as a gift