Bequeath (Verb)
Meaning
Leave or give by will after one's death; "My aunt bequeathed me all her jewelry"; "My grandfather left me his entire estate".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- Her late grandmother bequeathed her the entire property along with the vintage furniture.
- The wealthy businessman decided to bequeath his entire fortune to charity upon his death.
- My parents bequeathed me their vast collection of books when I turned 25.
- As a token of her deep appreciation, she bequeathed her most precious gemstone to her beloved niece.
- In her last will and testament, she bequeathed her enormous wealth to her younger sibling.