Definitions

1. verb

to give or leave something, especially money or property, to someone in a will

“She decided to bequeath her entire inheritance to her favorite charity.”

2. verb

to pass on a skill, quality, or feeling to someone

“The instructor bequeathed her enthusiasm for teaching to the new students.”

3. noun

a gift or legacy given to someone

“The bequeathal of the old mansion to the historical society sparked controversy.”

4. verb

to transfer or assign something, especially a task or responsibility, to someone

“The manager bequeathed the project to the team lead, trusting them to handle it.”