1
as in gifting
to furnish freely or naturally with some power, quality, or attribute
a young performer endowed with a great singing voice
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2
as in funding
to furnish (as an institution) with a regular source of income
a wealthy businessman who endowed several museums
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3
as in financing
to provide money for
the program to bring the arts to inner-city youths is endowed by a grant from the federal government
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Recent Examples of endowing
As public funding for higher education has eroded, universities have increasingly turned to wealthy donors to underwrite major projects and supplement budgets by endowing professorships and research centers.
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Yana Van Der Meulen Rodgers, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
Nimer explains that following this money isn’t typically as direct as Sylvester endowing a second faculty chair this week in the DCC’s name.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and the junta chief Min Aung Hlaing met in Moscow in May to discuss cooperation, endowing the junta with an air of global legitimacy.
—Dan Swift, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025
In the past, people would even be buried under the khata porch, endowing the doorway with an important spiritual and ritual significance.
—Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025
Yana Van Der Meulen Rodgers, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
Nimer explains that following this money isn’t typically as direct as Sylvester endowing a second faculty chair this week in the DCC’s name.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and the junta chief Min Aung Hlaing met in Moscow in May to discuss cooperation, endowing the junta with an air of global legitimacy.
—Dan Swift, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025
In the past, people would even be buried under the khata porch, endowing the doorway with an important spiritual and ritual significance.
—Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endowing
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Wellness, specifically, has seen a recent boom, becoming one of the top categories for gifting items last holiday season.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2026
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Epstein also took an interest in Churkin’s son, Maxim, gifting him laptops and Apple watches, the records show.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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On the other side of the bridge, safe and affordable cities, accessible transportation, finally fully funding our public education system.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Mavericks wound up funding the $400,000.—
Brad Townsend,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Though classified as a software firm, Strategy has effectively transformed itself into a Bitcoin holding vehicle, financing large Bitcoin purchases through debt and equity issuance.—
Mariana Trujillo,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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Several banks warned that the council's interference could be seen as a risk by investors, potentially leading to higher interest rates for financing a new airport concourse.—
David Bauerlein,
Florida Times-Union,
6 Mar. 2026
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Sweet Venus begins blessing your foundation zone today, reminding you of all the thoughtful tweaks that could make your space feel calmer and more welcoming.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The fanfare includes clergymen blessing the fishing boats, plus plenty of music, food, and meet-and-greets with real fishermen.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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The government released thousands more documents in the decades that followed before establishing AARO to investigate sightings and publish reports.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Despite establishing nonbinary divisions across major marathons, the category still lacks prize money afforded to other divisions.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The vote wasn’t strictly partisan, with the opposition comprised of fiscally conservative Republicans and Democrats opposed to subsidizing stadiums.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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California is not done subsidizing EVs, though.—
Philip Rossetti,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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Autocratic states that are equipping their militaries are taking notes.—
Justin Salhani,
The Dial,
5 Mar. 2026
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Senior shopping editor Nashia Baker suggests that equipping your bathroom with a set of Quince’s cotton towels is the key to recreating the look and feel of a high-end hotel stay.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2026
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No, the actor, now 27 and recognized in the best supporting actress category for her sensitive turn in Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value, has actually—wait for it—already been working for a quarter of a century.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
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From cushioned walking sneakers to sleek slip-ons and foldable flats, the brand boasts arch-supporting insoles enhanced with anti-odor technology to keep feet feeling fresh and comfortable all day long.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Endowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endowing. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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