Endow with Meaning in English
expression
ɛnˈdaʊ/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
en-DOW with
ɛndˈaʊ/ /wˈɪð
en-DOW with
Definition
To give someone or something a quality, ability, or characteristic, often something positive or valuable.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal, literary, or descriptive contexts. Typically takes an object: 'endow someone/something with'. Common with qualities ('endowed with talent'). Not used for physical giving of objects, but for traits, abilities or features.
Spanish: dotar de - concederPortuguese (BR): dotar de - concederPortuguese (PT): dotar de - concederChinese (Simplified): 赋予 - 赐予Chinese (Traditional): 賦予 - 賜予Hindi: से सुसज्जित करना - प्रदान करनाArabic: يمنح - يُزود بـBengali: প্রদান করা - ভূষিত করাRussian: наделять - одарятьJapanese: 授ける - 与える (特性などを)Vietnamese: ban cho - trao cho (tính chất, khả năng)Korean: 부여하다Turkish: donat etmek - bahşetmek (özellik/vasıf)Urdu: عطا کرنا - نوازناIndonesian: menganugerahi - memberikan (sifat/kemampuan)
Example Sentences
Nature endows some people with artistic talent.
basic
The grant endowed the school with a new library.
basic
She was endowed with great intelligence.
basic
His calm presence endows the team with confidence.
natural
Good leaders are often endowed with strong communication skills.
natural
The award endowed her with a sense of accomplishment.
natural