1. a person who gives or grants something, especially a gift, honor, or benefit

Examples

• The bestower of the scholarship remained anonymous.
• As the bestower of the award, the principal presented it with great pride.
• The king was known as a generous bestower of titles and lands.
• She became the bestower of wisdom to the next generation of students.
• The bestower of the inheritance made clear his wishes in the will.
• Many regarded him as the bestower of opportunity for young artists.