Bequeath

Quick meaning: Bequeath is a verb meaning (law) To give or leave by will; to give by testament.

Meaning

(law) To give or leave by will; to give by testament.

More Meanings

1. To hand down; to transmit.
2. To give; to offer; to commit.

Example Sentences

Ownership of manufacturing workshops is not essential to that job; but BR happen to have been bequeathed a considerable number with a proud history.

The queen’s longevity always meant that Charles’s reign would be relatively short and therefore one of his most important tasks would be to bequeath the institution to Prince William in reasonable repair.

These young gay men and lesbians were more militant and began to reject advice from the homophile movement to try to "fit into" society, not to make waves, and to rely on professionals and establishment figures to bequeath them social rights.

First Xavier (Vernon Chatman): Looks like I already did. You're the sad figment of my twisted psyche's tragic dividend. You're the un-me. I'm the real me. You wanna be me? Second Xavier (Vernon Chatman): Kiddo, I was the real me when you were still in my short pants. First Xavier: Hate to break it to you, but I wore them first. Me bequeathed thee the psychopathological hand-you-down. Second Xavier: So you're the one who stained them!! First Xavier: Whoever found it, browned it.

Word Forms

• bequeaths
• bequeathing
• bequeathed
• bequoth
• bequethen
• bequothen

Synonyms for bequeath

Depending on context, synonyms include leave, will.

Antonyms for bequeath

Common opposites include disinherit, disown.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include will, leave, give, devise, pass, transmit.

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