Wondering how to use Bequeath in a sentence? Below are 10+ example sentences from authentic English texts. Including the meaning and synonyms such as will or leave.
Bequeath meaning
- To give or leave by will; to give by testament.
- To hand down; to transmit.
- To give; to offer; to commit.
Using Bequeath
- The main meaning on this page is: To give or leave by will; to give by testament. | To hand down; to transmit. | To give; to offer; to commit.
- Useful related words include: will, leave, give, gift.
- In the example corpus, bequeath often appears in combinations such as: to bequeath, bequeath to, bequeath the.
Context around Bequeath
- Average sentence length in these examples: 24 words
- Position in the sentence: 5 start, 11 middle, 4 end
- Sentence types: 17 statements, 3 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Bequeath
- In this selection, "bequeath" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 24 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, similarly, process, money and good stand out and add context to how "bequeath" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include after a bequeath from a and committed to bequeath a better. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "bequeath" sits close to words such as aar, abdulla and abimbola, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with bequeath
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Families don’t spend and save and bequeath money — individuals do. (11 words)
Is this the country Nigerians want to bequeath to the coming generation? (12 words)
But did they bequeath no benefits to the world, including to black people? (13 words)
The governor also encouraged the youths to be creative and shun acts that would pit them against the law, saying his administration is committed to bequeath a better future to the youths and other residents of the state. (38 words)
The former President who observed that peace is a product of a conscious and diligent effort also charged those in positions of authority to strive to bequeath a more peaceful world to future generations. (34 words)
Meanwhile, the IGP also reaffirmed the determination of the Force to bequeath to the country a Police Force and System that is professional in service delivery and most importantly, accountable to the people. (33 words)
Is this the country Nigerians want to bequeath to the coming generation? (12 words)
But did they bequeath no benefits to the world, including to black people? (13 words)
We should all secure our countries, because if we don’t, what do we then bequeath to the next generation? (20 words)
Example sentences (20)
But the next 60 years will be critical to the world we bequeath to our children and grandchildren.
Kenny Crighton, who runs the club, organised a first aid course in his own home after a bequeath from a local charity.
Is this the country Nigerians want to bequeath to the coming generation?
Jones had also overseen Ms Williams changing her will to bequeath her house to her in 2016.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said its administration remained resolute and determined to bequeath a greater and more prosperous nation to present future generations.
But did they bequeath no benefits to the world, including to black people?
Meanwhile, the IGP also reaffirmed the determination of the Force to bequeath to the country a Police Force and System that is professional in service delivery and most importantly, accountable to the people.
Natalie gets to bequeath her fire token to anyone in the game, she chooses Jeremy and heads to the Edge of Extinction.
Paule, last of the de Lazermes, declared on her 80th birthday that she would bequeath the family home to the city.
The governor also encouraged the youths to be creative and shun acts that would pit them against the law, saying his administration is committed to bequeath a better future to the youths and other residents of the state.
We should all secure our countries, because if we don’t, what do we then bequeath to the next generation?
But the Peoples Democratic Party, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan, dismissed the promise by the President to bequeath a legacy of free and fair elections to Nigeria.
In 2007, Barron Hilton announced plans to similarly bequeath to the foundation 97 percent of his own net worth, estimated this year by Forbes at $2.5 billion.
The former President who observed that peace is a product of a conscious and diligent effort also charged those in positions of authority to strive to bequeath a more peaceful world to future generations.
The governor is struggling to bequeath a worthy legacy, having wasted his first term on politics, unable to accomplish something that can stand the test of time.
Families don’t spend and save and bequeath money — individuals do.
He appears to have his own vision and model to change society, and in the process bequeath the nation and future generations a good legacy.
If we hope to bequeath the benefits of US global power and influence to future generations, the support of the American people is required.
The desire to serve and bequeath good leadership and people oriented disposition to the people of his area and his constituency at large can not be overlooked in the last three years.
When I first did my will I was a little sad that I didn’t have gobs of fancy possessions to bequeath my loved ones.
Common combinations with bequeath
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- to bequeath 16×
- bequeath to 7×
- bequeath the 3×
- and bequeath 3×
- bequeath her 2×
- bequeath it 2×
- bequeath his 2×