Meaning of endow

en•dow

Pronunciation: (en-dou'), [key]

— v.t.

to provide with a permanent fund or source of income: to endow a college.
to furnish, as with some talent, faculty, or quality; equip: Nature has endowed her with great ability.
to provide with a dower.

—v.i.

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