bequeath

transitive-verb
UK: /bɪˈkwiːθ/
US: /bɪˈkwiːθ/

  1. To give something to someone in a will.

    1. He will bequeath his car to his son. [ ] [ ]
    2. She decided to bequeath her art collection to the museum in her will. [ ] [ ]

  2. To pass something on or leave something to someone else.

    1. They bequeath old toys to their children. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our forefathers bequeath us a rich cultural heritage, shaping our identity. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

grant pass on hand down will leave

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bequeath" in English means: To give something to someone in a will., To pass something on or leave something to someone else..

The phonetic transcription of "bequeath" is /bɪˈkwiːθ/ in British English and /bɪˈkwiːθ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bequeath": grant, pass on, hand down, will, leave.

Example usage of "bequeath": "He will bequeath his car to his son.". More examples on the page.