ENDOW


Meaning of ENDOW in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ɪndaʊ ]

( endows, endowing, endowed)

1.

You say that someone is endowed with a particular desirable ability, characteristic, or possession when they have it by chance or by birth.

You are endowed with wealth, good health and a lively intellect.

VERB : usu passive , be V-ed with n

2.

If you endow something with a particular feature or quality, you provide it with that feature or quality.

Herbs have been used for centuries to endow a whole range of foods with subtle flavours.

= imbue

VERB : V n with n

3.

If someone endows an institution, scholarship, or project, they provide a large amount of money which will produce the income needed to pay for it.

The ambassador has endowed a $1 million public-service fellowships program.

VERB : V n

4.

see also well-endowed

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