bequeath
/bɪˈkwiːð/
Meanings
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Verb
To bestow or transfer (property, money, etc.) by will or inheritance
- "After the death of her father, she was bequeathed a large inheritance."
- "The deceased left his fortune to his three children in his will, bequeathing each an equal share."
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Verb
To give or grant formally
- "The king bequeathed his throne to his eldest son."
- "The company bequeathed its top position to the most qualified candidate."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with bequeathbequean , bequeath , requeath , queath , heath
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,-
Bequeath (English) : To bestow or transfer property, money, etc., by will or inheritance
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Bequeath (English) : To give or grant formally
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Bequeath (Scottish) : A grant or endowment
Variants
List of all variants of bequeath that leads to same resultbequeath , bequeathal , bequeathals , bequeathed , bequeathing , bequeaths
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).bequeathed (past tense), bequeaths (third person singular present), bequeathing (present participle), bequeatheds (past participle)
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Old English becan, bequean, from bequenan ‘to make ready, prepare’
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'bequeath' comes from the Old English word 'bequenan,' which means 'to make ready, prepare'.
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In some cultures, it is customary for the deceased to bequeath small items to their loved ones as a way of expressing their final wishes and showing their love.
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In medieval Europe, the act of bequeathing land was often accompanied by a feast to celebrate the transfer of property.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Will: A legal document that outlines how an individual's property and assets will be distributed upon their death.
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Inheritance: The property or assets that are passed down from one generation to another upon the death of the previous owner.
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Estate: The total assets and property owned by an individual or organization.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'bequeath' is often used in the context of wills and inheritances. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Hamlet,' the title character receives a letter from his father's ghost, asking him to avenge his death. Hamlet is bequeathed the task of avenging his father's murder by his father's ghost.
How to Memorize "bequeath"
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visualize
- Visualize the act of transferring something from one person to another. Imagine a person writing a will and designating who will receive certain items.
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associate
- Associate the word 'bequeath' with the idea of passing something down from one generation to another.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Bequeathing Belongings Quietly Ensures All Treasures Are Transferred Happily'.
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