endows

verb

Definition of endowsnext
present tense third-person singular of endow
1
as in gifts
to furnish freely or naturally with some power, quality, or attribute a young performer endowed with a great singing voice

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2
as in establishes
to furnish (as an institution) with a regular source of income a wealthy businessman who endowed several museums

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3
as in finances
to provide money for the program to bring the arts to inner-city youths is endowed by a grant from the federal government

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endows
  1. establishes
  2. subsidizes
  3. equips
  4. supports
Verb
  • Society establishes a tax that if AI does the right thing, it is taxed lightly.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Moore signed the order, which establishes multiple initiatives seeking to make the state more friendly to business development, at a Friday ceremony in downtown Frederick, against the backdrop of an ongoing hotel and conference center project.
    Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of establishes
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  • Countervailing is when a foreign government subsidizes manufacturers to enable them to sell goods cheaply.
    Joe Hotchkiss, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
  • As a fair known for championing emerging talent, Untitled Art continues its Nest sector initiative, which subsidizes booths for up-and-coming galleries and non-profits, breaking down entry barriers for creatives with an authentic platform for discovery.
    Lilian Raji, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of subsidizes
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  • Hosting workshops or webinars featuring experts in child mental health equips parents with tools to recognize distress and manage screen time effectively.
    Dr. Ritu Goel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Incorporating executive function and social skills training into adolescents' education equips them with the necessary tools to navigate the complexities of adult life, fostering independence and resilience.
    Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of equips
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  • Universal healthcare insurance that is affordable or subsidized by the government needs to be considered in these countries, coupled with an infrastructure that supports preventive doctor visits to treat and address diabetes throughout the population.
    Omer Awan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Their work supports self-adaptive, multi-robot collaboration.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
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