English Synonym Finder

bequeath

Definitions

To leave or give personal property to another by the terms of a will.

To pass something on or hand down information or knowledge to a successor or future generation.

Examples

The wealthy philanthropist decided to bequeath her entire art collection to the local museum.

He chose to bequeath his grandfather's vintage watch to his eldest son as a symbol of their family legacy.

Synonyms

will bestow endow leave hand down pass on transmit

Antonyms

receive take acquire inherit obtain accept keep