endow
en|dow /ɪnd'aʊ/ (endows endowing endowed)
1 [VERB] usu passive, be V-ed with n
You say that someone is endowed with a particular desirable ability, characteristic, or possession when they have it by chance or by birth.
You are endowed with wealth, good health and a lively intellect.
2 [VERB] V n with n
If you endow something with a particular feature or quality, you provide it with that feature or quality.
Herbs have been used for centuries to endow a whole range of foods with subtle flavours.
= imbue
3 [VERB] V n
If someone endows an institution, scholarship, or project, they provide a large amount of money which will produce the income needed to pay for it.
The ambassador has endowed a $1 million public-service fellowships program.
4
see also well-endowed
1 [VERB] usu passive, be V-ed with n
You say that someone is endowed with a particular desirable ability, characteristic, or possession when they have it by chance or by birth.
You are endowed with wealth, good health and a lively intellect.
2 [VERB] V n with n
If you endow something with a particular feature or quality, you provide it with that feature or quality.
Herbs have been used for centuries to endow a whole range of foods with subtle flavours.
= imbue
3 [VERB] V n
If someone endows an institution, scholarship, or project, they provide a large amount of money which will produce the income needed to pay for it.
The ambassador has endowed a $1 million public-service fellowships program.
4
see also well-endowed