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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  1. establishes
  2. equips
  3. supports
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  • This focused approach not only maximizes your limited resources but also establishes your brand as an authority in a specific space.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • This brain map establishes a baseline against which future experimental connectomes can be compared.
    Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2024
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  • As for the paper output tray, Brother equips the HL-L3295CDW with an appropriate 150-sheet capacity.
    David English, PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Ruth’s House is a loving home for young single mothers that encourages and equips them to make positive changes in their lives, care for their children and build their own futures.
    Brian Gioiele, Connecticut Post, 3 Oct. 2024
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  • By embracing these technologies thoughtfully and strategically while underpinning them with robust and future-proofed networks, campuses can create a connected and dynamic environment that supports the academic and personal growth of their students.
    Brendan O’Reilly, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The small-government group the Arizona Free Enterprise Club supports the measure.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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