Endow
/ɪnˈdaʊ/
To endow means to give someone or something a quality, ability, or resource, often in a generous or permanent way.
Examples
- The foundation plans to endow a new scholarship fund.
- Nature has endowed her with remarkable intelligence.
- They endowed the museum with a rare collection of artifacts.
- Universities often rely on donors to endow professorships.
- He was endowed with a powerful voice that captivated audiences.
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