dower

noun

Definition of dowernext
as in dowry

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  1. dowry
  2. endowment
  3. gift
  4. present
  5. bestowal
  6. tithe
  7. presentation
  8. contribution
Noun
  • The father of Dinesh Deshmukh had offered to be a kind man and wait as long as the morning of the wedding for the payment of the very reasonable dowry of 50,000 rupees.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Keshani’s family gave a copy of the Quran, a saffron rock candy and a single red rose as a traditional dowry.
    — Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of dowry
Noun
  • At a UConn University Senate meeting Monday officials reported that the university increased its research awards by $1 million to $318 million in fiscal year 2026 while endowment also rose by $158 million.
    — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Listing some highlights of her tenure, which began in 2015, Morgan noted Dia has executed more than 100 exhibitions, tripled its collection and is nearing its endowment of $200 million.
    — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of endowment
Noun
  • Black Friday brings $600 off plus complimentary gifts For Black Friday, iGarden is offering the K70 at US$699, down from its regular retail price of US$1,299.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Court filings allege that Sapov became obsessed with the victim, tracked down their relatives on social media and sent gifts to the victim’s residence.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of gift
Noun
  • This discovery set is the ideal present for a friend who wants a scent no one else has, or your pal who went to Osaka this year and hasn’t stopped talking about it since.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Nov. 2026
  • However, deciding what deserves storage presents a challenge.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of present
Noun
  • And those didn’t include her bestowal of the inaugural MTV VMA Artist Director Honors, recognizing performers whose work behind the camera has advanced music video storytelling.
    — Jordan Burchette, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Leo is no stranger to a personalized bestowal, particularly of the Chicago variety.
    — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
Definition of bestowal
Noun
  • When Brigham Young caught wind of all this and asked his West Coast emissary to remit the appropriate tithe, Brannan supposedly told him to have God send the receipt.
    — Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
  • How all-knowing is a deity that needs constant reminders in the form of tithes and offerings?
    — David Von Drehle, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of tithe
Noun
  • This upcoming milestone 40th presentation will mark an especially meaningful moment in the American Cinematheque’s history, celebrating both the remarkable legacy of the award and the organization’s enduring contributions to cinema.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Underneath the incredibly good-looking presentation is basically the exact same game that first came out in 1998.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of presentation
Noun
  • Her club-leading 21 goal contributions were tied for the fifth-most in a season in NWSL history, while her 17 goals finished tied for the fourth-highest single-season total in league history.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The album was co-produced with Katie Von Schleicher and Ava Luna’s Julian Fader, and features contributions from Nick Hakim.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of contribution
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