bequeath

verb  C2
Plain meaning

to leave money, property, or something valuable to someone after death

Exam-register meaning

to pass on property, rights, or even ideas to later generations

In context
naturalHer grandfather bequeathed his house to the local charity.
examOlder generations bequeath not only wealth but also environmental responsibilities to the young.
Common collocations
bequeath propertybequeath wealthbequeath something to someone
Watch out
Use “bequeath something to someone,” not “bequeath someone something” in formal writing.
Word family
bequeath (verb)bequest (noun)
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