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 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 Three of the past four years have shown big growth in bequests, which may indicate that the great wealth transfer has begun. — ABC News, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bequest
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bequest
inheritance
Noun
  • The absence is an inheritance problem, not evidence of a flawed design.
    — Terry Oroszi, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Damion is convinced that Julia’s sudden inheritance is a mistake, and their rivalry only gets more complicated when romantic feelings start to arise.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026

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“Bequest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bequest. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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