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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