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dote — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • dowry noun Money or property a bride's family traditionally gives to the groom at marriage.
  • endowment noun A sum of money or property given to an institution to provide it with ongoing income.

Senses

dote is used for these senses in English:

  • bride price In some cultures, a sum of money or other valuables paid by a bridegroom or on his behalf to the family of the bride.
  • dowry Payment, such as property or money, paid by the bride's family to the groom or his family at the time of marriage.
  • endowment Something with which a person or thing is endowed.

dowry — full definition

  1. noun Money or property a bride's family traditionally gives to the groom at marriage.
  2. noun A natural talent or gift someone is born with.

endowment — full definition

  1. noun A sum of money or property given to an institution to provide it with ongoing income.
  2. noun A natural talent or quality someone possesses.

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