Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
endow
verb
/ɪnˈdaʊ/
Definition
To provide someone or something with a quality, ability, or asset.
Examples
- The generous donor decided to endow the scholarship fund with a large sum of money.
- She was endowed with exceptional talent in music from a young age.
- The university was endowed by an alumnus who wanted to support future generations of students.
Meaning
To supply or equip with a quality or trait, often related to a financial contribution or gift that supports or enables something.
Synonyms
- bestow
- grant
- equip
- furnish
- invest
