beq
ueath
Third Person
bequeaths
Present Participle
bequeathing
Past Tense
bequeathed
Past Participle
bequeathed
1
to give personal property to someone through a legal instrument, typically after one's death
- She decided to bequeath her family heirlooms to her grandchildren, ensuring they would stay within the family.
- The antique collection was bequeathed to the museum by the late art enthusiast.
- In his will, the wealthy philanthropist chose to bequeath a significant portion of his estate to various charities.
- The author's decision to bequeath his literary rights to his favorite charity surprised many.
- As a gesture of gratitude, the elderly couple decided to bequeath a portion of their savings to their loyal caregiver.
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