Endows

/ɛnˈdaʊz/ verb

Definition

Gives money or property to permanently support something, or naturally possesses a quality or ability.

Etymology

Third person singular present tense of endow, formed by adding -s to the base verb.

Kelly Says

Interestingly, 'endow' has two meanings—you can endow a hospital with money, but you can also say someone is 'endowed' with intelligence or talent, showing how the word evolved from financial to personal gifts!

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