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endowed

/ɪnˈdaʊd/

Meanings
  • adjective, verb

    Given as a gift or inheritance; bestowed.

    - "The new building was endowed with a generous donation."
    - "The university was endowed with a large sum of money."
    - "The museum was endowed by a wealthy benefactor."

Synonyms

begift , bless , gift
Rhymes
Words rhyming with endowed
owed , oweded , oweded
Variants
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endow , endowed , endowing , endows , well-endowed , re-endow , re-endowed , re-endowing , re-endows , reendow , reendowed , reendowing , reendows
Etymology
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From Old French endowier, from en- 'in' + douer 'equip, furnish'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'endowment' is often used in the context of charities and educational institutions to refer to the funds they have been given to support their activities.

  2. The largest known endowment in history is believed to be that of the Vatican City, which is estimated to be worth over $10 billion.


Related Concepts
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  1. bequest: A gift or grant, especially of money or property, made by will.

  2. inheritance: Property or money that is passed down from one generation to the next.


Culture
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The term 'endowed' has been used extensively in literature and art to describe the bestowal of wealth, power, or blessings upon individuals or institutions. For instance, in Dante's Inferno, the city of Dis is described as being endowed with eternal torment.

How to Memorize "endowed"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person or institution receiving a gift or grant.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'endowed' with the act of giving or receiving a gift or grant.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Endowment is a gift that's bestowed'.


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