bequeath

• Verbo 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.

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

1. Leave property in a willC1formallegal

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

   Legar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbestowdeviseendowhand downleavelegatepass ontransferwill

2. Pass on knowledge or legacyC2formal

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

   Transmitir (conhecimento ou legado)

   • 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.

   Sinônimosconveyentrusthand downimpartleavepass ontransmit

   Antônimossuppresswithhold