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endow

 

[ ɪnˈdaʊ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

financial

To provide with a quality, a capability, or a gift; to furnish with a talent or quality; to bestow on; to grant.

Synonyms

bestow, gift, grant

Examples of usage

  • She was endowed with great artistic talent.
  • The university was endowed with a large donation.
  • He endowed his children with a good education.
Context #2 | Verb

legal

To settle an estate on; to provide with a legal right or a legal privilege.

Synonyms

bequeath, grant, settle

Examples of usage

  • He endowed his wife with a substantial portion of his estate.
  • The trust was endowed with the power to make decisions on behalf of the beneficiaries.
Context #3 | Noun

financial

A contribution or donation, especially one given for charitable purposes.

Synonyms

contribution, donation, gift

Examples of usage

  • The endowments from the alumni helped fund scholarships for students.
  • She made an endowment to the museum to support its educational programs.

Translations

Translations of the word "endow" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dotar

🇮🇳 प्रदान करना

🇩🇪 ausstatten

🇮🇩 menganugerahkan

🇺🇦 наділяти

🇵🇱 wyposażyć

🇯🇵 授ける (sazukeru)

🇫🇷 doter

🇪🇸 dotar

🇹🇷 donatmak

🇰🇷 부여하다 (buyeohada)

🇸🇦 يمنح

🇨🇿 obdařit

🇸🇰 obdariť

🇨🇳 赋予 (fùyǔ)

🇸🇮 obdariti

🇮🇸 útbúa

🇰🇿 жабдықтау

🇬🇪 მოწოდება (motsodeba)

🇦🇿 təchiz etmək

🇲🇽 dotar

Etymology

The word 'endow' originated from the Old French word 'endouer', which meant to provide with a dowry. Over time, the meaning expanded to include providing with any quality or gift. The concept of endowing someone with talent or capability has been around for centuries, reflecting the idea of bestowing special qualities on individuals. In modern usage, 'endow' is commonly used in financial contexts to refer to providing funds or assets for a specific purpose.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,312, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.