Is there a word or phrase for giving something to a highly respected person?
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00:00 Is There A Word Or Phrase For Giving Something To A Highly Respected Person?
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01:17 Answer 2 Score 0
01:26 Answer 3 Score 4
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Score 9
The word bestow comes to mind.
to convey as a gift —usually used with on or upon
The university bestowed on her an honorary degree.
Google:
Confer or present (an honor, right, or gift).
"the office was bestowed on him by the chief of state"
synonyms: confer on, grant, accord, afford, endow
ANSWER 2
Score 4
Present comes to mind. It's also part of the definition of bestow in mplungjan's answer.
Particularly the definition:
Give or award formally or ceremonially.
"They presented him with extravagant gifts"
You will present something to them.
I have tried to think of how it could be applied to non physical gifts such as respect, but in those cases I don't think it works well, though I think it could fit if the sentence was structured right.
Something like:
He was presented with a display of respect and loyalty.
ANSWER 3
Score 0
You can "flatter" someone with words, gifts or compliments.