endow
UK/in'dau/US
IELTSTOEFLGREC2
Definitions
v.
To give a permanent fund or income to an institution; to provide someone with a quality or ability by nature
捐赠（永久基金）；天生赋予（某种品质或能力）
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveden- (to put in) + dow (give, a French-influenced spelling of dare) = to 'give into' someone — to settle a gift or quality on them. Used for funding institutions (endow a chair) and for natural gifts (endowed with talent).
Root dit still carries 69 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
A wealthy alumnus endowed the university with a new research center.
- 2.
She seems endowed with endless patience and a calm voice.