endow

Intermediate

/ɪnˈdaʊ/

verb
Give or bequeath an income or property to (a person or institution)

endow in a sentence

  • “He endowed the university with a new building.”
  • “The wealthy couple endowed a new wing of the hospital.”
  • “She plans to endow a faculty position at the university.”
  • “The money will be used to endow the museum and research facility.”

What does “endow” mean?

endow (verb) means give or bequeath an income or property to (a person or institution). It is pronounced /ɪnˈdaʊ/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "endow" mean?
endow (verb) means: Give or bequeath an income or property to (a person or institution)
How do you pronounce "endow"?
"endow" is pronounced /ɪnˈdaʊ/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "endow" in a sentence?
Here is "endow" used in a sentence: He endowed the university with a new building.

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