bequeath
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for bequeath, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To leave property or money to someone through a will.
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Etymology
From Old English becweþan, "to declare, to leave by will," built from be- plus cweþan ("to say").
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What does “bequeath” mean?
The word “bequeath” means to leave property or money to someone through a will. In plain terms, to formally leave something to someone after death, usually through a will — or, more loosely, to pass something on.
How do you pronounce “bequeath”?
“Bequeath” is pronounced bih-KWEETH (/bɪˈkwiːθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “bequeath” in a sentence?
Here is “bequeath” used in a sentence: “She bequeathed her entire art collection to the city museum.”
What is another word for “bequeath”?
Words with a similar meaning to “bequeath” include leave.
What part of speech is “bequeath”?
“Bequeath” is a verb.
Where does the word “bequeath” come from?
The word “bequeath” comes from Old English. From Old English becweþan, "to declare, to leave by will," built from be- plus cweþan ("to say").
How many meanings does “bequeath” have?
“Bequeath” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to leave property or money to someone through a will.