Definition of Bequeath
Bequeath
be·queath
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(verb)
to leave something such as personal belongings or property to someone, especially to pass it down to after one's death;
e.g. The old lady plans to bequeath most of her jewelry to her daughter.
(verb)
broadly, to transmit something or pass it along to someone else;
e.g. This administration will bequeath a booming economy to its successors.
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