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bequeath

verb

bi-ˈkwēth

Definition of bequeath

as in to leave

to give by means of a will having no heir, he bequeathed his house to his local church

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Recent Examples of bequeath Oftentimes people will bequeath money or belongings as a symbol of the strength of a relationship. — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026 After the princess’s tragic death in 1997, this jewelry set was bequeathed to her youngest son, who then gave it to his wife. — Valentine Ulgu-Servant, Vanity Fair, 10 Aug. 2026 Robert’s will stated that the majority of his $2 million fortune was to be bequeathed to his wife. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026 But instead, many Africans were further exploited and bequeathed with debt that continues to this day. — Literary Hub, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bequeath

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Jim Woolery was a dealmaker at the white-shoe law firm Cravath before leaving to run M&A at JPMorgan.

— Ellen DiMauro, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026
If a client’s business looks the same six months after an engagement ends, or if the gains fade the moment the vendor leaves, that was delivery.

— Vikas Verma, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

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