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- pronunciation:
- ihn
daU
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
endows, endowing, endowed |
| definition 1: |
to give a permanent income, source of income, or property to.
The philanthropist endowed the charity with $40,000 per year.The wealthy woman endowed a scholarship fund at the university.- synonyms:
- finance, fund, subsidize
- antonyms:
- divest
- similar words:
- award, bestow, confer, contribute, convey, donate, gift, grant, will
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| definition 2: |
to equip with some ability, quality, or asset.
Nature endowed her with a remarkable aptitude for mathematics.He was endowed with a good sense of humor.- synonyms:
- endue, invest
- similar words:
- bequeath, bestow, bless, equip, favor, grace
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| related words: |
accord, furnish, give, leave, present, transmit |
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