endow

• 动词，表示赋予某人或某物某种品质、能力或资产，通常带有正式或慷慨的意味。

A verb used to indicate the act of providing someone or something with a quality, ability, or asset, often in a formal or generous manner.

1. Provide with a quality or abilityB2formal

   To naturally possess or be given a particular quality, ability, or characteristic.

   赋予

   • She is endowed with great musical talent.
   • Nature endowed him with a sharp intellect.
   • The region is endowed with abundant natural resources.

   同义词bestowblessequipfurnishgiftgraceinvestprovidesupply

2. Provide with money or propertyB2formal

   To give a large sum of money or property to an institution, such as a university or charity.

   资助

   • The billionaire endowed the university with a new research center.
   • She decided to endow a scholarship fund for underprivileged students.
   • The museum was endowed by a generous donor.

   同义词capitalizefinancefundsubsidize