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)