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bequeath

/bɪˈkwiːð/

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verb

C1formalcommon/bɪˈkwiːð/

A verb used to indicate the act of leaving property or assets to someone through a legal will or testament.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по передаче имущества или активов кому-либо через юридическое завещание.esVerbo que se usa para designar la acción de transmitir bienes o activos a alguien mediante un testamento legal, o de dejar algo en herencia; también puede referirse a legar o transferir algo valioso a una persona o causa.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de transmettre des biens ou des actifs à quelqu'un par voie de testament légal.deRechtlich: jemandem durch ein Testament Vermögen oder Besitztümer hinterlassen. Allgemeiner: etwas an nachfolgende Generationen oder Personen weitergeben.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de transmitir bens ou ativos a alguém por meio de testamento; também pode significar deixar algo como legado a gerações futuras.zh动词,指通过遗嘱将财产或资产遗赠给他人。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على نقل الملكية أو الأصول إلى شخص آخر عن طريق وصية قانونية. ويشمل أيضًا معنى ترك شيء ما لشخص بعد الوفاة.

  1. Leave property in a will C1 formal legal

    To leave or give property, money, or possessions to someone in a legal will after death.

    • She bequeathed her entire estate to her grandchildren.
    • The old man bequeathed his antique collection to the local museum.
    • He bequeathed a large sum of money to charity in his will.

    ruЗавещатьesLegar en testamentofrLéguer par testamentdeVermachenptLegarzh遗赠arيوصي بالمال أو الملكية

    Synonyms: bestowdeviseendowhand downleavelegatepass ontransferwill

  2. Pass on knowledge or legacy C2 formal

    To hand down or pass on something intangible, such as knowledge, traditions, or values, to future generations.

    • The master bequeathed his skills and wisdom to his apprentice.
    • Ancient philosophers bequeathed their ideas to the modern world.
    • She bequeathed a legacy of kindness and generosity to her community.

    ruПередать (знания или наследие)esLegar (conocimiento o legado)frTransmettre (un héritage immatériel)deWissen oder Erbe weitergebenptTransmitir (conhecimento ou legado)zh传承(知识或遗产)arتمرير المعرفة أو الإرث

    Synonyms: conveyentrusthand downimpartleavepass ontransmit

    Antonyms: suppresswithhold

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  • bequeathing present participle
  • bequeaths third person singular