Meaning & use
endows
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Provides someone or something with a talent, quality, or valuable asset, often on a lasting basis.
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Nature endows some animals with remarkable camouflage.
The wealthy alumna endows a new scholarship at her old university every year.
A note on using this word
Related to 'dowry' through its Old French root 'douer'; used for both natural gifts and financial contributions.
Words with a similar meaning
bestowsgrantsbequeaths
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Words with an opposite meaning
deprivesstrips
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