1To give something as a gift; to present someone with an item (often as a celebration or token of gratitude).
母の日に花を贈るつもりだ。
I plan to give my mother flowers on Mother's Day.
卒業祝いに友達に本を贈った。
I gave my friend a book for their graduation present.
心ばかりの品を贈ります。どうかお受け取りください。
Please accept this small gift from the heart.
2To confer, bestow, or award (a title, honor, prize, etc.) formally upon someone.
大学は彼に名誉博士号を贈った。
The university conferred an honorary doctorate on him.
彼女には表彰状とトロフィーが贈られた。
She was presented with a certificate of commendation and a trophy.
政府は功労者に勲章を贈ることを決めた。
The government decided to award medals to the contributors.