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bequeath

UK
/bɪˈkwiːθ/
US
/bɪˈkwið/

Translations

bequeathverb
bequeathed
Past Simple
bequeathed
Past Participle
bequeathing
Gerund
UK
/bɪˈkwiːθ/
US
/bɪˈkwið/
léguerAu sens juridique, dans un testament.
She decided to bequeath her jewelry collection to her granddaughter.
Elle a décidé de léguer sa collection de bijoux à sa petite-fille.
transmettreAu sens figuré, pour des qualités, des idées ou un héritage culturel.
The artist bequeathed his passion for painting to his students.
L’artiste a transmis sa passion de la peinture à ses élèves.
Synonyms
inherit
bestow
leave
grant
pass on
hand down

Definitions

bequeathverb
To leave personal property to someone through a will.
She decided to bequeath her jewelry collection to her granddaughter.
To pass on or hand down something to future generations.
The artist bequeathed his passion for painting to his students.
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