endow
Translation
to endow, to bestow, to provide
Examples
A wealthy benefactor endowed the new hospital wing.
A wealthy benefactor endowed the new hospital wing.
She was endowed with great musical talent.
She was endowed with great musical talent.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) with ((sth.)) to provide with a quality or asset Nature endowed her with great beauty.
((sth.)) to give a large sum of money to an institution He endowed a scholarship for music students.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bestow, grant, provide, furnish
Etymology
From Old French 'endouer', from 'en-' (in, into) + 'douer' (to give).
Memory Tips
Think of giving someone a 'dowry' ('dow') of money or talent.