endow
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transitive verb \in-ˈdau̇, en-\Definition of ENDOW
1
: to furnish with an income; especially : to make a grant of money providing for the continuing support or maintenance of <endow a hospital>
2
: to furnish with a dower
3
: to provide with something freely or naturally <endowed with a good sense of humor>
Examples of ENDOW
- The wealthy couple endowed a new wing of the hospital.
- She plans to endow a faculty position at the university.
- The money will be used to endow the museum and research facility.
Origin of ENDOW
Middle English, from Anglo-French endower, from en- + dower, douer to endow, from Latin dotare, from dot-, dos gift, dowry — more at date
First Known Use: 14th century
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Rhymes with ENDOW
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