Comprehensive
Dictionary Suite
Help
Help
Help
 
       

en·dow

endow

 
 
pronunciation:
ihn daU
features:
Word Combinations (verb)
part of speech: 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
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
Word CombinationsSubscriber feature About this feature