Dower

Synonyms of dower

• portion
• inheritance
• endowment

Antonyms of dower

• debt
• liability
• indebtedness

Collocations of dower

dower rights

Frequency: 70 %

She was entitled to her dower rights as the widow of the deceased.

dower property

Frequency: 60 %

The dower property was passed down through generations in the family.

dower provision

Frequency: 50 %

The dower provision in the will ensured that the spouse would be taken care of.

dower settlement

Frequency: 45 %

The dower settlement ensured financial security for the surviving spouse.

dower amount

Frequency: 35 %

The dower amount was specified in the legal documents.

Idiomatic Expressions for dower

• Phrase: dower house
  Meaning: A house or property that a widow is entitled to use during her lifetime, as part of her dower rights.
  Usage: The dower house was where the widow lived after her husband died.