Bequeath
/bɪˈkwiːθ/
Definitions
- (v.) To leave personal property to someone through a will.
She bequeathed her jewelry to her granddaughter.
Forms
- bequeaths
- bequeathing
- bequeathed
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Commentary
Used primarily in testamentary contexts to specify the transfer of personal property by will.
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