Endow — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /in-ˈdau̇/ en·dow

Meaning & Definition of Endow

Endow (verb)

  1. to furnish with an income; especially, to make a grant of money providing for the continuing support or maintenance of
  2. to furnish with a dower
  3. to provide with something freely or naturally

Endow (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to furnish freely or naturally with some power, quality, or attribute

    "a young performer endowed with a great singing voice"

    similar: bless, endue, favor, gift, invest
    related: equip, provide, supply, bestow (on or upon), clothe, confer (on), cover, accord, award, grant, empower, enable, enhance, enrich, heighten, bequeath, will
    near: dispossess, divest, strip, deplete, drain, exhaust, skimp, stint

  2. to furnish (as an institution) with a regular source of income

    "a wealthy businessman who endowed several museums"

    similar: finance, fund, subsidize
    related: establish, found, organize, bequeath, contribute, donate, subscribe, support, underwrite, award, grant, back, promote, sponsor, capitalize, invest (in)
    opposite: defund, disendow
    near: draw, receive, subsist

  3. to provide money for

    "the program to bring the arts to inner-city youths is endowed by a grant from the federal government"

    similar: bankroll, capitalize, finance, fund, stake, subsidize, underwrite
    related: grubstake, cofinance, refinance, advocate, aid, back, champion, endorse, patronize, sponsor, support, maintain, nourish, provide (for), clear, defray, discharge, foot, liquidate, pay, pay off, pay up, quit, recompense, settle, spring (for), stand, refund
    opposite: defund

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Endow

The most common words with a similar meaning to Endow:

bless, endue, favor, gift, invest, finance, fund, subsidize, bankroll, capitalize, stake, underwrite

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Endow

Words with the opposite meaning of Endow:

defund, disendow

Related Words for Endow

equip, provide, supply, bestow (on or upon), clothe, confer (on), cover, accord, award, grant, empower, enable, enhance, enrich, heighten, bequeath, will, establish, found, organize, contribute, donate, subscribe, support, back, promote, sponsor, invest (in), grubstake, cofinance

Near Antonyms of Endow

dispossess, divest, strip, deplete, drain, exhaust, skimp, stint, draw, receive, subsist

Word Forms of Endow

Inflections: endowed, endowing, endows

Origin & Etymology of Endow

Middle English, from Anglo-French endower, from en- + dower, douer to endow, from Latin dotare, from dot-, dos gift, dowry date

First known use: 15th century

Words & Phrases Containing Endow

reendow

Frequently Asked Questions about Endow

What does "Endow" mean?

"Endow" means to furnish with an income; especially, to make a grant of money providing for the continuing support or maintenance of. As a verb, it is defined as: to furnish with an income; especially, to make a grant of money providing for the continuing support or maintenance of. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Endow"?

Other words for "Endow" include bless, endue, favor, gift, invest, finance, fund and subsidize. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Endow" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Endow"?

There are 65 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Endow". Common alternatives include bless, endue, favor, gift, invest, finance, fund, subsidize, bankroll and capitalize.

What is the opposite of "Endow"?

Antonyms of "Endow" include defund and disendow. Near antonyms include dispossess, divest, strip and deplete.

How do you use "Endow" in a sentence?

Examples of "Endow" in a sentence: "a young performer endowed with a great singing voice"; "a wealthy businessman who endowed several museums"; "the program to bring the arts to inner-city youths is endowed by a grant from the federal government".

Is "Endow" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Endow" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Endow"?

"Endow" is pronounced /in-ˈdau̇/ and divided into syllables as en·dow.

What is the origin of the word "Endow"?

"Endow" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French endower, from en- + dower, douer to endow, from Latin dotare, from dot-, dos gift, dowry date. First known use: 15th century.