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en·dow
/ enˈdou/
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v. [tr.]
give or bequeath an income or property to (a person or institution):
he endowed the church with lands.
∎
establish (a college post, annual prize, or project) by donating the funds needed to maintain it.
∎ (usu. be endowed with)
provide with a quality, ability, or asset:
he was endowed with tremendous physical strength.
DERIVATIVES:
en·dow·er
n.
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