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bequest

noun

bi-ˈkwest

Definition of bequest

as in inheritance

something that is or may be inherited left small bequests to all of her nieces and nephews

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Recent Examples of bequest Congress established the Smithsonian Institution to administer the $500,000-plus bequest of British scientist James Smithson. — USA Today, 28 July 2026 The Richard Pousette-Dart Foundation has announced a bequest of work by the artist from his late widow, Evelyn Pousette-Dart. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 21 July 2026 George Washington’s last will and testament included a proposal and bequest for establishing a national university. — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026 Three of the past four years have shown big growth in bequests, which may indicate that the great wealth transfer has begun. — ABC News, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bequest

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inheritance

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Set in 1994, Speak follows a twelve-year-old boy who observes his father’s behavior turn terrifyingly unhinged following the inheritance of a vintage ventriloquist dummy.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
For Clark, that may be the real inheritance her grandmother left behind.

— Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

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