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
  • 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
  • Females with dowries, meanwhile, generally had little control over their money, and the capital was invested, often in government bonds.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of dowry
Noun
  • The initiative is being renamed as the Madeleine Fund For Women Artists as part of the endowment process.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Earlier this year, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that the university and the Academy were renegotiating heir relationship; Drexel wanted a full merger, which would grant it the building, endowment and collections.
    — Andrew Stelzer, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of endowment
Noun
  • Shotwell has been the only donor to announce a major stock gift, the Wall Street Journal reported, but Treasury notes show others have expressed interest in similar donations.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Ostensibly, the gift allows the Avatar to bring harmony to the universe.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of gift
Noun
  • That fact that the damage to the boardwalk is cumulative presents a particular challenge, Long Beach Fire Department spokesperson Melanie Miller said Sunday.
    — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Jack leaves to deliver presents while Sally tries to rescue Santa on her own, becoming Oogie’s prisoner herself.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Oct. 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
  • 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
  • Federal fraud suit dismissed In July, a federal judge dismissed a fraud lawsuit brought by a group of former Gateway Church members, who accused the church and the Morrises of mishandling millions of dollars in church donations, or tithes.
    — Andrea Lucia, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of tithe
Noun
  • Yet despite their contrasting presentations, there is little to distinguish their strategies at this early stage.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The commission’s vote followed a presentation and discussion of an annexation feasibililty study by The Corradino Group of Miami.
    — Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of presentation
Noun
  • Many of the Muslim donors hold senior leadership positions at various Muslim advocacy organizations, but list their day jobs in tech and finance as their sole occupation on the campaign contribution forms.
    — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Walsh’s creative contribution will be visible not only in the individual pieces, but also in how the collection is styled, photographed and presented.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of contribution
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