bequeath

Meaning

Leave something to someone in a will; pass down or hand down to the next generation.

to leave something, especially property or money, to someone in a will

Example Sentences

The scientist bequeathed his research papers to the university.

He bequeathed his entire estate to his children.

Example Expressions

bequeath a legacy

Synonyms

bestow, pass down, will, leave, hand down, pass on, donate

Entry 1

bestow, pass down, will

Entry 2

leave, hand down, pass on, donate, bestow

Antonyms

withhold, retain, keep

Entry 1

withhold, retain, keep

Entry 2

withhold, keep, retain

Collocations

bequeath property, bequeath estate, bequeath legacy, bequeath wealth