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Endow

/ɛˈndaʊ/
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(verb) To give property to (someone) as a gift; specifically, to provide (a person or institution) with support in the form of a permanent fund of money or other benefits.

The billionaire decided to endow a new scholarship fund.
Nature has chosen to endow him with a great talent for music.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The wealthy benefactor decided to ____ the university with a large grant.

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