endowment
4 synonyms and 1 antonym for endowment, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A sum of money or property given to an institution to provide it with ongoing income.
Synonyms
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endowment fund
natural endowment
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A sum of money or property given to an institution to provide it with ongoing income.
“The college relies on its endowment to fund scholarships.”
2. noun
A natural talent or quality someone possesses.
“His musical endowment was clear from a young age.”
Opposites
How to use endowment
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
endowment fund
university endowment
Etymology
From Middle English endowement, from endow plus -ment.
Full origin of endowment →Frequently asked questions
What does “endowment” mean?
The word “endowment” means a sum of money or property given to an institution to provide it with ongoing income. In plain terms, a gift of money that funds something long-term, or a natural gift or ability.
How do you pronounce “endowment”?
“Endowment” is pronounced ihn-DOW-muhnt (/ɛnˈdaʊmənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “endowment” in a sentence?
Here is “endowment” used in a sentence: “The college relies on its endowment to fund scholarships.”
What part of speech is “endowment”?
“Endowment” is a noun.
Where does the word “endowment” come from?
The word “endowment” comes from Middle English. From Middle English endowement, from endow plus -ment.
Is “endowment” a common word?
“Endowment” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “endowment” have?
“Endowment” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a sum of money or property given to an institution to provide it with ongoing income.
