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bequeath in Hindi हिन्दी

bequeath in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ

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  • bequeath
    adj. bequeathable.

  • bequeath
    bequeath, transitive verb.
    1a. to give or leave by means of a will when one dies.
    Ex. The farmer bequeathed his farm to his son.
    (SYN) devise.
    b. (Figurative:)
    Ex. One age bequeaths its knowledge to the next.
    (SYN) t

  • bequeath
    noun bequeather.

  • bequeath
    noun bequeathment.

bequeath

Part of Speech

Verb

Pronunciation

/bɪˈkwiːð/

Definitions

  • 1. To leave (a personal estate or one's body) to a person or other beneficiary by a will.
  • 2. To hand down or pass on (something) to future generations or others.

Usage Examples

  • He bequeathed his collection of rare books to the university library.
  • She plans to bequeath her land to her children after her passing.

Etymology

Derived from Middle English "biquethen," meaning "to make a will or testament," from Old English "becwethan," combining "be-" meaning "about" and "cweðan" meaning "to say" or "to speak." The term originally referred to the verbal expression of one's will and has evolved to encompass the act of legally leaving assets after death.

Synonyms

  • Leave
  • Pass on
  • Endow
  • Hand down
  • Bequest

Antonyms

  • Keep
  • Retain
  • Withhold
  • Seize

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish Legar /leˈɣar/
French Leguer /ləɡɥɛʁ/
German Vererben /fɛˈʁɛʁbən/
Italian Legare /leˈɡare/
Chinese (Mandarin) 遗赠 /yí zèng/
Russian Завещать /zɐvʲɪˈɕːætʲ/
Arabic يوصي /yūṣī/
Japanese 遺贈する /izō suru/
Korean 유증하다 /yujunghada/
Portuguese Legar /leˈɡaɾ/
Hindi वसीयत करना /vasīyat karnā/
Bengali অংশিদান /ôṅśidān/
Telugu వసీయం చేయు /vasīyaṁ cēyu/
Punjabi ਵਸੀਅਤ ਕਰਨਾ /vasīat karna/
Marathi वसीयत करणे /vasīyat karaṇe/
Gujarati વસિયત કરવી /vasyat karvī/
Malayalam വസിയറ്റ് ചെയ്യുക /vasyat ceyyuka/
Kannada ವಸಿಯತ ಮಾಡುವುದು /vasyata māḍuvudu/
Tamil வசீயத் செய்யுதல் /vasīyat seyyutal/
Odia ଉପଦେଶ କରିବା /upadēśa karibā/
Assamese ৱাছিৱাচিত কৰ্‌া /wācīwācita kora/
Maithili वसीयत करब /vasīyat karab/
Haryanvi वसीयत करना /vasīyat karna/
Dogri वसीयत करना /vasīyat karna/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • North American English: /bɪˈkwiːð/
  • British English: /bɪˈkwiːð/
  • Australian English: /bɪˈkwiːð/

Historical Usage

The term "bequeath" has been used since the 14th century, primarily in legal contexts. It is a formal verb commonly found in wills and testaments, referring to the act of leaving property, wealth, or assets to heirs or other designated beneficiaries after death.

Cultural Nuances

In many cultures, bequeathing property or wealth is a significant event, often symbolizing a person's final wishes. The concept of inheritance and bequeathing is deeply tied to social structures, wealth distribution, and family dynamics. In some societies, large estates and heirlooms carry deep cultural and emotional significance, and the act of bequeathing them is treated with great reverence.

More Information

The verb "bequeath" is most commonly used in the context of legal documents such as wills or testaments, where it refers to the transfer of assets upon one's death. It can also be used more figuratively to describe the passing on of traditions, knowledge, or other intangible legacies. The word emphasizes the intentionality behind the transfer and often carries with it a sense of responsibility or duty to preserve the legacy being passed on.

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