The term BESTOWS UPON is a phrase that means TO give something as a gift or TO grant something. The crossword solutions for this phrase are GRANTS (6 letters), ENDOWS (6 letters), CONFERS (7 letters), and DONATES TO (9 letters). All of these words mean TO give something, either as a gift or as a form of recognition. Grants are usually given by an organization or government TO fund a project or research. Endowments are gifts of money or property given TO an institution or individual. Confers is TO bestow an honor or title upon someone. DONATES TO is TO give something TO a charity or other organization.