bestow vs lay on

bestow

verb
  • To apply or make use of (someone or something); to employ, to use. 

  • To impart (something) gratuitously; to present (something) to someone or something, especially as a gift or an honour; to confer, to give. 

lay on

verb
  • To apply or implement (something). 

  • To provide 

  • To repeatedly say (particular types of thing) 

  • To sail towards or to arrive at (a destination). 

  • To give (something) as a gift, special treat or bonus. 

  • to provide (food or drinks) for free 

  • To do something excessively. 

  • To cover something with a layer of (something). 

  • To impart or explain (something) in words. 

  • To vigorously row (an oar) to propel a boat or ship. 

How often have the words bestow and lay on occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )