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BEQUEST Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word bequest. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word bequest. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For BEQUEST

Here is a list of related hypernyms for bequest, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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gift inheritance bestowal donation endowment heritage legacy provision

Alternatives for LEGACY

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