BEQUEST Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word bequest. (close relations)
Definition of BEQUEST
Best Alternative Words for BEQUEST
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legacy | nounn | |||||||
noun • (law) a gift of personal property by will | ||||||||
bestowal | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift • a gift that is bestowed or conferred | ||||||||
contribution | nounn | |||||||
noun • the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result • a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause • act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity • an amount of money contributed • a writing for publication especially one of a collection of writings as an article or story | ||||||||
endowment | nounn | |||||||
noun • natural abilities or qualities • the capital that provides income for an institution • the act of endowing with a permanent source of income | ||||||||
gift | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • something acquired without compensation • natural abilities or qualities • the act of giving verb • give qualities or abilities to • give as a present; make a gift of | ||||||||
grant | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • Scottish painter; cousin of Lytton Strachey and member of the Bloomsbury Group (1885-1978) • any monetary aid • the act of providing a subsidy • United States actor (born in England) who was the elegant leading man in many films (1904-1986) • 18th President of the United States; commander of the Union armies in the American Civil War (1822-1885) • (law) a transfer of property by deed of conveyance • a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business • a right or privilege that has been granted verb • let have • give as judged due or on the basis of merit • be willing to concede • allow to have • bestow, especially officially • give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another • transfer by deed | ||||||||
heirloom | nounn | |||||||
noun • (law) any property that is considered by law or custom as inseparable from an inheritance is inherited with that inheritance • something that has been in a family for generations | ||||||||
inheritance | nounn | |||||||
noun • hereditary succession to a title or an office or property • that which is inherited; a title or property or estate that passes by law to the heir on the death of the owner • (genetics) attributes acquired via biological heredity from the parents • any attribute or immaterial possession that is inherited from ancestors | ||||||||
provision | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a stipulated condition • the activity of supplying or providing something • the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening • a store or supply of something (especially of food or clothing or arms) verb • supply with provisions |