Bequest synonyms

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inheritance
The action of inheriting something:
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estate
(Law) One's property, both real and personal, vested and contingent, especially as disposed of in a will.
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endowment
A gift of nature; inherent talent, ability, quality, etc.
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legacy
Money or property left to someone by a will; bequest
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gift (related)
The act of giving:
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bequeath
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dower
A natural endowment or gift; a dowry.
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heritage
An inheritance; property that may be inherited.
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will
A will is a legal document that tells what a person wants to have done with their property after their death.
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benefaction (related)
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benefactor (related)
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NACF (related)
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donation (related)
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Find another word for bequest. In this page you can discover 13 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for bequest, like: inheritance, estate, endowment, legacy, gift, bequeath, dower, heritage, will, benefaction and benefactor.
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Bequest Sentence Examples

  • The art association of Indianapolis was founded in 1883; and under its auspices is conducted an art school (1902) in accordance with the bequest of John Herron (1817-1895), the school and museum of the association being housed in the John Herron Art Institute, dedicated in 1906.

  • His chief benefaction, however, was a bequest of $400,000 for the foundation and endowment of a public library in New York City, since known as the Astor library, and since 1895 part of the New York public library.

  • Towards the close of the 14th century all the separate portions had come by inheritance or bequest into the hands of Rudolph IV.

  • The Cassie Gift arose out of a bequest by Alexander Cassie of London, a native of Banff, who left £ 20,000 to the poor of the town - the interest being divided twice a year.

  • The institution owes its origin to a bequest left by John McDonogh.

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