1
as in blesses
to furnish freely or naturally with some power, quality, or attribute
a young performer endowed with a great singing voice
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as in establishes
to furnish (as an institution) with a regular source of income
a wealthy businessman who endowed several museums
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as in finances
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 endows
Jinn endows Jung with hidden dimensions of pain and regret.
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Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
The Constitution endows Congress with the authority to do just that, if only the body could be motivated to act.
—Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Taking care of her niece endows the narrator with purpose; love overpowers her.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
And our unity with divine Mind endows each of us with the intelligence, spiritual insight, and perspicacity to make sound decisions, including consenting to receiving all the good God has prepared for us.
—Karen Neff, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Apr. 2025
Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
The Constitution endows Congress with the authority to do just that, if only the body could be motivated to act.
—Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Taking care of her niece endows the narrator with purpose; love overpowers her.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
And our unity with divine Mind endows each of us with the intelligence, spiritual insight, and perspicacity to make sound decisions, including consenting to receiving all the good God has prepared for us.
—Karen Neff, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endows
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Comfort spreads as the fertile Moon blesses your home zone and sextiles therapeutic Chiron in your 6th House of Sustainability.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2026
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Even though Saturn will test this relationship or agreement over the coming years, Venus’ trine to Jupiter on February 22 blesses the professional endeavors that are beginning around this time.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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At its core, the bill establishes clear and consistent standard of fairness.—
Rep. Nick Menapace,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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For schools with bigger projects, Litardo said, the district also establishes a design advisory team like the one Sadowski joined.—
Maria Benevento,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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The remaining funds, about 11 million euros, will go to Fondation Recherche Alzheimer, which finances scientific programs aimed at understanding the mechanisms of the disease, developing new treatments and improving the quality of life of patients and their families.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Money from these programs finances a dozen or so drinking water projects each year.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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Then, in an act of generosity, Isaac gifts Jay’s recliner to the basement ghosts.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2026
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The best Studio Ghibli gifts to buy Totoro is a Studio Ghibli fan favorite, and this fluffy Totoro Catbus is one of the film’s most recognizable icons.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Archdiocese of Miami is making a desperate plea to the federal government, asking it to reconsider the cancellation of an $11 million contract with Catholic Charities that funds a shelter for unaccompanied migrant children in South Florida.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The budget fully funds obligations of the SOA, a 2019 law that was meant to make school funding more equitable.—
State House News Service,
Boston Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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Medicaid subsidizes most of the medical care for children with severe special needs.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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The organization subsidizes housing, manages the land, and, through Knoydart Renewables, supplies green energy to Inverie Bay.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
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That creates a different environment, one that pushes students and equips them to be more successful in life after college.—
Rose Horowitch,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2026
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Furthermore, the inclusion of 1,000 Novig Coins equips users with the platform's specialized virtual currency.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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By reinforcing our economic strength, digital trade underwrites our technological leadership and enhances our national security.—
Josh Kallmer,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The gift underwrites the operational expenses of the foundation, ensuring that every dollar raised directly aids children who will benefit from its support, according to the team.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Endows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endows. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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