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Definition of endower

endower

/ɪnˈdaʊ.ər/
en · dow · er

Plural:endowers
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• noun

1

A person or organization that provides a permanent fund, property, or income to an institution or individual.

Example

"The university named its new science wing in honor of the generous endower who funded the research fellowship."


2

One that bestows or equips someone or something with a natural quality, talent, or power.

Example

"In the ancient myth, the goddess was revered as the great endower of wisdom and artistic inspiration."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Endower. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/endower
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