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bequeathing

/ˈbɛkwɪθɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does bequeathing mean?

verb

To give or leave something, especially money or property, by will, especially after death. To pass on or leave something, such as a skill or a tradition, to someone.

Example

"She bequeathed her vast fortune to her favorite charity."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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