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bequest Synonyms

Another word for bequest

Choosing another word for bequest depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A legacy; money or personal property left to a person or organization by a will.

Usage Example

"The art museum acquired several rare impressionist paintings through a generous legacy from a local collector."

Strongest
legacy
inheritance
Strong
endowment
devise
heritage
patrimony
Weak
birthright

• noun (Context 2)

The act of leaving or giving personal property by a will.

Usage Example

"The legal documents finalized the bequeathal of the family estate to the university's scholarship fund."

Strongest
bequeathal
Strong
bestowal
conferral

Opposites of bequest

The opposite of bequest shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

disinheritance
See all opposites of bequest

• Nearby Words

bent
bento
bequeath
bequest
berate
berber
bereave

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Bequest. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/bequest
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