endow sb with sth

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• endow — verb (T) to give a college, hospital etc a large sum of money that will provide it with an income endow sb with sth phrasal verb (T) 1 be endowed with to naturally have a good feature or quality: She was endowed with both looks and brains. 2… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• endow — en|dow [ınˈdau] v [T] [Date: 1300 1400; : Anglo French; Origin: endouer, from Latin dotare to give ] to give a college, hospital etc a large sum of money that provides it with an income endow with [endow sb/sth with sth] phr v 1.) to make someone …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• endow — [ɪnˈdaʊ] verb be endowed with sth to have a good ability or quality[/ex] …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

• nature — noun 1 the physical world; plants, animals, etc. ADJECTIVE ▪ Mother ▪ Mother Nature s way of dealing with overpopulation VERB + NATURE ▪ commune with ▪ He believed in spending half an hour each day to relax and commune with …   Collocations dictionary

• endowment — Funds or property that are donated with either a temporary or permanent restriction as to the use of principal. American Banker Glossary Gift of money or property to a specified institution for a specified purpose. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary… …   Financial and business terms

• chair — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 piece of furniture ⇨ See also ↑armchair ADJECTIVE ▪ comfortable, comfy (informal), cushioned, padded, plush, soft, upholstered …   Collocations dictionary