[verb] present; "The university conferred a degree on its most famous former student, who never graduated"; "bestow an honor on someone" Synonyms:confer
[verb] give as a gift
[verb] bestow a quality on; "Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company"; "The music added a lot to the play"; "She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings"; "This adds a light note to the program" Synonyms:lend, impart, contribute, add, bring