en|dow|ment

en|dow|ment
en|dow|ment «ehn DOW muhnt», noun.
1. money or property given to a person or institution to provide an income: »

This college has a large endowment.

SYNONYM(S): grant, donation.
2. Figurative. a gift from birth; ability; talent: »

A good sense of rhythm is a natural endowment.

3. the act of endowing.

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