Bequeathal

Pronunciation: /bɪˈkwiːðəl/

Definitions of bequeathal

noun the act of leaving or giving something by will

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother's bequeathal to me was her antique jewelry collection.

A2 The bequeathal of the family farm to the youngest son caused tension among siblings.

B1 The wealthy philanthropist made a generous bequeathal to various charities in her will.

B2 The artist's bequeathal of his entire collection to a museum ensured his legacy would live on.

C1 The bequeathal of the historic mansion to the city was met with great appreciation from the community.

C2 The billionaire's bequeathal of his fortune to his loyal assistant shocked the public and made headlines worldwide.

Examples of bequeathal in a Sentence

formal The bequeathal of the estate was outlined in the will.

informal She made sure to include her favorite jewelry in the bequeathal to her niece.

slang I can't believe he left that old car to me in his bequeathal.

figurative The artist's bequeathal of his paintings to the museum was a gift to the community.

Grammatical Forms of bequeathal

• past tense: bequeathed
• plural: bequeathals
• comparative: more bequeathal
• superlative: most bequeathal
• present tense: bequeaths
• future tense: will bequeath
• perfect tense: has bequeathed
• continuous tense: is bequeathing
• singular: bequeathal
• positive degree: bequeathal
• infinitive: to bequeath
• gerund: bequeathing
• participle: bequeathing

Origin and Evolution of bequeathal

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'bequeathal' originated from the Old English word 'bequēthan', which means to leave by will.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bequeathal' has retained its original meaning of leaving something by will, but it is now commonly used in legal contexts to refer to the act of passing on property or assets through a will.