What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
endowed
Example
She was endowed with a beautiful singing voice. [endowed: verb]
Example
The university was endowed with a large sum of money from a generous donor. [endowed: past participle]
Example
The painting was endowed with a sense of mystery and intrigue. [endowed: past participle]
indowed
Example
The program was indowed with a sense of purpose and meaning. [indowed: past participle]
Example
He was indowed with the title of knight for his bravery in battle. [indowed: verb]
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The school was indowed with a new library and computer lab. [indowed: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Endowed is more commonly used than indowed in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between endowed and indowed?
Both endowed and indowed can be used in formal and informal contexts, but endowed is more versatile as it can be used as both a verb and an adjective.
