Definition of bequestnext
as in inheritance
something that is or may be inherited left small bequests to all of her nieces and nephews

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Recent Examples of bequest Chester Dale, whose bequest forms the core of the NGA’s Cassatt holdings, favored the range of her female subjects, from girlhood and adolescence to adulthood and old age. — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026 Congress established the Smithsonian Institution to administer the $500,000-plus bequest of British scientist James Smithson. — USA Today, 28 July 2026 The Richard Pousette-Dart Foundation has announced a bequest of work by the artist from his late widow, Evelyn Pousette-Dart. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 21 July 2026 George Washington’s last will and testament included a proposal and bequest for establishing a national university. — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bequest
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bequest
inheritance
Noun
  • Alberto learns that his grandfather—whom his mother, Teresa (Lola Dueñas), was bitterly estranged from and never introduced her son to—has recently died and left him a curious inheritance, a mystery that needs untangling.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2026
  • That said, why are there questions about Charles’ inheritance swirling?
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 2 Nov. 2026

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“Bequest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bequest. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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