CEFR C1

endow

verb

Meaning

To provide a permanent source of income or property to an institution or a person, often for a specific purpose.

Examples

The wealthy philanthropist decided to endow the local hospital with a significant fund for medical equipment.
Her parents endowed her with a trust fund that would provide for her education and future.

Synonyms: grant, bestow, bequeath, furnish

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endow (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdaʊ/

Definition

To provide a permanent source of income or property to an institution or a person, often for a specific purpose.

Examples

The wealthy philanthropist decided to endow the local hospital with a significant fund for medical equipment.
Her parents endowed her with a trust fund that would provide for her education and future.
Many universities rely on large endowments from alumni to fund scholarships and new facilities.

How to Use endow

endow with (prepositional phrase): To provide someone or something with a quality, gift, or property. — "The foundation was endowed with a large sum of money."

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