endowment
Translation
endowment, grant, gift, talent
Examples
The university has a large endowment.
The university has a large endowment.
She has a natural endowment for music.
She has a natural endowment for music.
Grammar Patterns
((an endowment)) ((for sth.)) a fund for a specific purpose The school received an endowment for its library.
((a natural endowment)) ((for sth.)) a natural talent for something He has a natural endowment for leadership.
Similar Words
Synonyms: grant, bequest, gift, talent
Etymology
From Old French 'endouer' (to provide with a dowry), from 'en-' (in) + 'douer' (to give). Think of 'endowing' someone with a gift.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a gift that never 'ends' because it provides income.