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Meaning of endowed
The primary meaning of "endowed" is to give or provide someone or something with a quality, skill, or asset.
Etymology of endowed
The word "endowed" comes from the Old French word "endower", which is derived from "en-" (meaning "to put in" or "to give") and "dower" (meaning "a gift" or "a present")
Historically, the term "endowed" was used to describe the act of providing a wife with a dowry, or a gift of money or property, upon marriage
Over time, the meaning of "endowed" expanded to include the provision of any kind of gift, talent, or quality
Synonyms
Definitions
- To give or provide someone or something with a quality, skill, or asset
- * To provide someone or something with a source of income, especially in the form of a fund or a gift
- * To give a college, university, or other institution a large sum of money, especially to support a particular activity or subject
Usage Examples
- The university was endowed with a large sum of money to support its research programs
- * She was endowed with a beautiful voice and became a famous singer
- * The company was endowed with a team of highly skilled engineers