bequeathed
Meanings
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Verb
To bestow or transfer (property, money, etc.) by will or inheritance
- "After her father's death, she was bequeathed a large fortune."
- "The deceased left his property to his three children in his will."
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Verb
To give or leave as a legacy or inheritance
- "The king bequeathed his crown to his eldest son."
- "She bequeathed her jewelry to her granddaughter."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with bequeathedbequeted , bedded , hedged , redded
Variants
List of all variants of bequeathed that leads to same resultbequeath , bequeathal , bequeathals , bequeathed , bequeathing , bequeaths
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old French bequeather, from bequether to equip, prepare, from bequĂȘte a preparation, provision, from besetter to set around, furnish, equip
Trivia
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The term 'bequeath' comes from the Old French word 'bequether', which means 'to equip' or 'to prepare'.
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Bequeathing is not only used in the context of wills and inheritance, but it can also be used more generally to refer to the act of giving or transferring something.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Estate planning: The process of arranging for the disposal of an individual's property, especially through a will.
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Inheritance: The property or assets that are passed down from one generation to the next after the death of the owner.
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Wills: A legal document that outlines how an individual's assets will be distributed after their death.
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.Bequeathing is a significant concept in estate planning and inheritance law. It is often used in legal documents such as wills and trusts to specify how an individual's assets will be distributed after their death.
How to Memorize "bequeathed"
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visualize
- Visualize the act of transferring or giving something to someone, such as a will or an inheritance.
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associate
- Associate the word 'bequeath' with the idea of leaving a legacy or inheritance.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Bequeath: Bestow, Equip, Transfer, And, Have' to remember the meaning of the word.
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