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Meaning of endowing
The primary meaning of the word "endowing" is to give or provide something, especially a quality or ability, to someone or something.
Etymology of endowing
The word "endowing" comes from the Old French word "doter", which means "to give" or "to provide", and is derived from the Latin word "dotare", which means "to give" or "to bestow"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of giving or providing something, especially a quality or ability
Synonyms
granting
giving
donating
bestowing
conferring
presenting
awarding
providing
furnishing
supplying
gifting
bequeathing
leaving
willings
devising
transferring
conveying
imparting
conveying
entrusting
entrusting
investing
vesting
equipping
empowering
enabling
enriching
enhancing
improving
augmenting
strengthening
fortifying
Definitions
- To give or provide someone or something with a quality, ability, or asset
- * To provide someone or something with money or a source of income
- * To equip or furnish someone or something with a particular quality or attribute
Usage Examples
- The university was endowing a new scholarship program for underprivileged students
- * Her experience as a teacher was endowing her with the skills and patience to work with difficult children
- * The company was endowing its employees with the latest technology and training to improve productivity
Antonyms
withholding
denying
refusing
rejecting
taking
removing
depriving
divesting
disendowing
withdrawing
retracting
revoking
rescinding
canceling
abolishing
annulling
nullifying
vetoing
forbidding
prohibiting
banning