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bequeath

[bɪˈkwiːð]

bequeath Definition

  • 1to arrange for money or property to be given to somebody after your death
  • 2to leave something to somebody in your will

Using bequeath: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bequeath" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He bequeathed his entire estate to his children.

  • Example

    She bequeathed her art collection to the museum.

  • Example

    The writer bequeathed her manuscripts to the library.

  • Example

    He bequeathed his fortune to charity.

bequeath Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bequeath

Phrases with bequeath

  • to leave something to someone in a will

    Example

    He bequeathed his house to his daughter.

  • to leave something behind for future generations

    Example

    The ancient civilization bequeathed many great works of art to posterity.

  • to leave something as a lasting reminder of oneself or something else

    Example

    The statue was bequeathed to memory of the fallen soldiers.

Origins of bequeath

from Old English 'becweðan', meaning 'to say, declare'

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Summary: bequeath in Brief

The verb 'bequeath' [bɪˈkwiːð] means to arrange for money or property to be given to somebody after your death. It is often used in the context of leaving something to someone in your will, as in 'He bequeathed his entire estate to his children.' 'Bequeath' can also be used in phrases like 'bequeath to' and 'bequeath something to posterity,' which means to leave something behind for future generations.

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