endow

//ɪnˈdaʊ//
C1Frequency Level 11Formal
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Verb

endowInfinitive
endowPresent tense
endowedPast tense
endowedPast participle
endowingPresent participle
endowsThird-person singular
1

To provide with a quality, ability, or asset.

Nature has endowed her with a beautiful voice.

2

To give money or property to provide a permanent income for a person or institution, especially a college or hospital.

The wealthy businessman endowed the university with a large sum of money.

3

To furnish or equip with a talent or quality.

Nature endowed her with a beautiful singing voice.