bequest

[bih-kwest] / bɪˈkwɛst /

NOUN

something given in will

Synonyms

STRONGEST

endowment inheritance

STRONG

bestowal devisal devise dower estate gift heritage legacy settlement trust

WEAK

bequeathal bequeathment

Example Sentences

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I have one daughter who is well off, having received a generous bequest through my deceased sister’s will.

From MarketWatch

Gold bars, rings and necklaces can be handed down to the next generation as wedding gifts or inheritance bequests.

From Barron's

It’s also likely that the Reiners included charitable bequests in their estate plans.

From Salon

There are ways to leave a legacy even with a small amount of funds, and charities count on these kinds of bequests.

From MarketWatch

But they must first deal with the legalities of their bequest.

From MarketWatch