bequeath

Example Sentences

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If you bequeath a Roth, heirs’ withdrawals are tax-free.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

But a time-tested made-in-Italy pedigree and solid-metal build make the Marcato the sort of tool you bequeath to your grandkids.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

If your friend has a valuable piece of jewelry she may wish to bequeath those to a sister or aunt or niece.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 3, 2025

“When you lose someone you love, they bequeath you something, a gift.”

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2025

“We bequeath it to you. We don’t really need it anymore.”

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling