endow
Translation
to endow, to bestow
Examples
The alumnus will endow the university with a library.
The alumnus will endow the university with a library.
She was endowed with a great voice.
She was endowed with a great voice.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) with ((sth.)) to provide with a quality or asset She was endowed with great talent.
((sth.)) to ((sb./sth.)) to give a large amount of money He endowed a scholarship to the college.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bestow, grant, provide, furnish
Etymology
From Old French 'endouer', from 'en-' (in) + 'douer' (to give a dowry).
Memory Tips
Think of giving a 'dowry' to an institution or person, providing them with something valuable.