endowment

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of giving or bestowing a gift, especially a large sum of money or land

  - "The wealthy businessman endowed a large sum of money to the university."
  - "The king endowed his subjects with land and privileges."

• Noun

  A gift or grant of money or property, especially one made by a will or the settling of an estate

  - "The inheritance was a substantial endowment for the young heir."
  - "The charity received a large endowment from a generous donor."

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Synonyms

gift

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with endowment
powder , tower , flower

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Variants

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endowment , endowments

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Etymology

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From Old French 'endower', from 'en' 'in' + 'dower' 'gift, dowry'

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Trivia

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1. The largest endowment in the world is held by Harvard University, with over $40 billion in assets.

2. The word 'endowment' comes from the Old French word 'endower', which means 'to equip with a dowry'.

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Related Concepts

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1. bequest: A gift or grant made by will

2. grant: A sum of money or other resource given by a public body or other organization

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'endowment' has been used to refer to the financial resources of a university or institution. In art, it can refer to the financial support given to an artist or artistic project. In music, it can refer to the financial resources of a music group or orchestra.

How to Memorize "endowment"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a wealthy person handing over a large sum of money or property to another person or institution.
   - Visualize a university or institution receiving a large financial gift.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'endowment' with the idea of a gift or grant.
   - Associate the word with the financial resources of a university or institution.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Endowment starts with E, just like the word 'Estate' which is also about wealth and resources.'

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