Definitions

1. noun

a sum of money or property given to a person or institution to support a particular purpose or activity

“The university received a large endowment to establish a new research center.”

2. noun

a natural talent or ability

“He has a remarkable endowment for music and has been playing the piano since he was five.”

3. noun

a right or privilege given to someone

“The company offered her a generous endowment package as a welcome gift.”

4. verb

to give or provide something, especially money or property, to support a particular purpose or activity

“The foundation endowed the museum with a large donation to support its conservation efforts.”