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Synonyms & Similar Words
legacy
inheritance
estate
gift
donation
endowment
trust
will
devise
bequeathal
benefaction
grant
allocation
allotment
inheritance tax
heirloom
patrimony
heritage
dowry
settlement
provision
stipend
allowance
annuity
pension
subsidy
subvention
endowment fund
foundation
charity
beneficence
Meaning of Bequest
A gift of property, especially personal property, made in a will
Definitions
- A gift of property, especially personal property, made in a will
- * The act of leaving or giving something to someone in a will
Etymology of Bequest
The word "bequest" has its roots in Old French "bequestrer" or "bequester", which is derived from the Old French word "bequeste" meaning "legacy" or "inheritance"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a gift or legacy left to someone in a will
Example Uses
- The wealthy philanthropist left a substantial bequest to the local museum in her will
- * The university received a significant bequest from a former alumni to fund a new scholarship program
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
rejection
denial
refusal
withholding
withdrawal
revocation
cancellation
annulment
abolition
repeal
negation
veto
prohibition
ban
taboo
restriction
limitation
constraint
deprivation
confiscation
seizure
expropriation
forfeit