bequest

noun
UK: /bɪˈkwest/
US: /bɪˈkwest/

  1. Something you give to someone in your will.

    1. I got a small bequest in my grandma's will. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her will included a bequest of $5,000 to each of her grandchildren, a generous bequest. [ ] [ ]

  2. Property or money that is given to someone in a will

    1. The house was a bequest from my father. [ ] [ ]
    2. Part of his will was a generous bequest intended to support local charities, a notable bequest. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

inheritance endowment legacy devise

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bequest" in English means: Something you give to someone in your will., Property or money that is given to someone in a will.

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

Synonyms for "bequest": inheritance, endowment, legacy, devise.

Example usage of "bequest": "I got a small bequest in my grandma's will.". More examples on the page.