Synonyms of bequeathed

bequeathed

verb

past tense of bequeath

as in left

to give by means of a will

having no heir, he bequeathed his house to his local church

Synonyms & Similar Words

• left
• willed
• deeded
• devised
• passed (down)
• handed down
• handed on

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bequeathed

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

The avenues running along the park’s eastern and western edges are framed by museums, art galleries, and concert halls bequeathed by Carnegies, Morgans, and Fricks. — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 20 July 2026

Invest a minimum in teak reforestation, and you are bequeathed two years of temporary residence. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 14 July 2026

An astonishing wealth of information and wisdom has been bequeathed to us. — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026

In contrast, the railway boom and the internet stock bubble bequeathed to the economy some vital infrastructure, such as tracks, rolling stock, and fibre-optic cables. — John Cassidy, New Yorker, 15 June 2026

Each box owner has about 10 seats that can be transferred, rented out or bequeathed. — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026

Upon her death in 2005, Lord’s $40 million estate was bequeathed to Hawaiian charities. — Louis Peitzman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026