bequest

Meanings

• noun

  The act of giving or bequeathing property or money, typically by way of a will.

  - "After her husband's death, she received a large bequest from his estate."
  - "The foundation was established through a bequest from a wealthy philanthropist."

• noun

  A gift or inheritance received.

  - "He was left a bequest of land in his late father's will."
  - "The young artist was thrilled to receive a bequest from a famous painter."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bequest
quest , pest , nest , west

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Variants

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bequest , bequests

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Etymology

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Old French bequeester, from bequeter to ask for, beg; bequeest, bequest, comes from the Old French word bequeester, meaning to ask for or beg. The modern English word bequest retains the original meaning of asking for or begging, but has evolved to specifically mean the act of giving or bequeathing property or money.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the largest bequest in history was left by John D. Rockefeller? He left over $860 million to charities in his will.

2. In medieval Europe, bequests were often made to the Church as a way to ensure a place in heaven.

3. The term 'bequest' is also used in the world of genealogy to refer to a person's descendants or lineage.

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Related Concepts

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1. Will: A legal document that outlines a person's wishes for the distribution of their property and assets after their death. A will is an important document that can include bequests.

2. Estate: The total property and assets owned by a person or organization. A bequest is typically a part of an estate.

3. Inheritance: Property or assets that are passed down from one generation to the next. A bequest is a type of inheritance.

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Culture

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Bequests have been a significant part of history and culture for centuries. In literature, bequests have been used to advance plots and shape characters, such as in Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' and Dickens' 'Bleak House'. In art, bequests have funded the creation and preservation of masterpieces. In music, bequests have been used to establish music scholarships and endowments. In religion, bequests have been used to fund the construction and maintenance of churches and other religious institutions.

How to Memorize "bequest"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize a bequest, imagine a person writing out their last will and testament and leaving specific items or assets to loved ones or charities. Imagine the sense of satisfaction and security in knowing that one's possessions will be passed down to future generations.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize the word bequest, associate it with the idea of giving or leaving something behind. Think of the word 'bequeath' and how it relates to the act of giving or passing down.

3. mnemonics
   

   - A simple mnemonic for remembering the word bequest is 'B Equals Q Est'. Another mnemonic could be 'B Equals Q Uest' to remind you of the meaning of the word as a 'quest' for giving or leaving something behind.

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