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bequeath in Dutch

bequeath in Dutch is nalaten, legateren, overdragen — bequeath means to leave property or money to someone through a will.

bequeath in Dutch

nalaten
verb
(legal) To give or leave by will; to give by testament.
legateren
verb
(legal) To give or leave by will; to give by testament.
overdragen
verb
(legal) To give or leave by will; to give by testament.
doorgeven
verb
To hand down; to transmit.
overleveren
verb
To hand down; to transmit.
aanbieden
verb
To give; to offer; to commit.

What does "bequeath" mean?

  1. verb To leave property or money to someone through a will.
    "She bequeathed her entire art collection to the city museum."
  2. verb To pass something down, such as a tradition, idea, or quality.
    "The composer bequeathed a rich musical legacy to future generations."
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bequeath in a sentence

  • She bequeathed her entire art collection to the city museum.
  • His grandfather bequeathed him the old family farm.
  • The composer bequeathed a rich musical legacy to future generations.

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What is "bequeath" in Dutch?

"bequeath" in Dutch is nalaten, legateren, overdragen. bequeath means: To leave property or money to someone through a will.

How do you use "bequeath" in a sentence?

Example: "She bequeathed her entire art collection to the city museum." In Dutch, "bequeath" is nalaten, legateren, overdragen.

Are there other ways to say "bequeath" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "bequeath": nalaten, legateren, overdragen, doorgeven, overleveren, aanbieden.

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