Inheritance And Succession Vocabulary

verb to leave or give (personal property) by will

• The wealthy philanthropist decided to bequeath his entire estate to charity.
• My grandmother told me she plans to bequeath her antique jewelry collection to me.
• I can't believe Uncle Joe bequeathed his classic car to his neighbor instead of his own family.
• The artist hoped to bequeath a legacy of creativity and inspiration to future generations.

adjective relating to direct descent from an ancestor

• The lineal descent of the royal family can be traced back for centuries.
• My friend claims to be a direct lineal descendant of a famous historical figure.
• I heard that guy thinks he's all that just because he's lineal royalty.
• The artist's brush strokes created a lineal pattern that flowed seamlessly across the canvas.