endowment
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(noun) the act of endowing with a permanent source of income; "his generous endowment of the laboratory came just in the nick of time" |
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Related Words: gift, giving |
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(noun) natural qualities or talents |
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Synonyms: gift, natural endowment, talent |
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Related Words: bent, flair, genius, hang, knack, natural ability, raw talent |
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(noun) the capital that provides income for an institution |
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Synonyms: endowment fund |
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Related Words: capital, chantry, patrimony |
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