bequest

Speech parts

1. bequest - Noun

2. bequest - Verb

Meaning

The act of bequeathing or leaving by will; as, a bequest of property by A. to B.

That which is left by will, esp. personal property; a legacy; also, a gift.

To bequeath, or leave as a legacy.

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Examples

He ate and drank the precious words, His spirit grew robust; He knew no more that he was poor, Nor that his frame was dust. He danced along the dingy days, And this bequest of wings Was but a book. What liberty A loosened spirit brings! Emily Dickinson

To share responsibility with the people of the province should be, in my view, the proudest bequest of a chief to his people. Epeli Ganilau

We need to marshal and direct our energy toward building this nation into a peaceful, prosperous and proud bequest to our children. Epeli Ganilau

In his last poem he offered nothing as a legacy. He but hoped that after his death nature would remain beautiful. That could be his bequest. Yasunari Kawabata

The families of many athletes - incensed at the sports leagues and hoping to make games safer overall - are increasingly making the brains of players who die prematurely and suspiciously available for study. Some athletes are even making the bequest themselves. Jeffrey Kluger

We desire to bequest two things to our children–the first one is roots; the other one is wings. Sudanese Proverb

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