Synonyms of bequests

bequests

noun

plural of bequest

as in inheritances

something that is or may be inherited

left small bequests to all of her nieces and nephews

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inheritances
• legacies
• gifts
• patrimonies
• heritages
• heirlooms
• offerings
• presents
• birthrights
• bestowals

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bequests

While charitable donations did grow broadly in 2025, the giving categories the wealthiest Americans tend to favor – bequests, foundations, education, public-society benefit organizations – fared better than usual. — Jon Bergdoll, The Conversation, 23 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

The opera filed a lawsuit Thursday alleging the Kennedy Center illegally took years' worth of donor gifts, bequests and endowment funds. — Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 12 June 2026

Flowers and lignin were helpful bequests from seagrass land ancestors. — David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026

Generally speaking, people shouldn’t be asking for bequests for themselves. — Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025