No exact match translations found for 'Endow' in sanskrit.
Word 'Endow' in Other Languages
- Endow in Assamese অসমীয়া
- Endow in Bengali বাংলা
- Endow in Bodo बड़ो
- Endow in Dogri डोगरी
- Endow in English
- Endow in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- Endow in Hindi हिन्दी
- Endow in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- Endow in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- Endow in Konkani कोंकणी
- Endow in Maithili মৈথিলী
- Endow in Malayalam മലയാളം
- Endow in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- Endow in Marathi मराठी
- Endow in Nepali नेपाली
- Endow in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- Endow in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- Endow in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- Endow in Santali
- Endow in Sindhi سنڌي
- Endow in Tamil தமிழ்
- Endow in Telugu తెలుగు
- Endow in Urdu اُردُو
Endow
Part of Speech
Verb
Pronunciation
IPA: /ɪnˈdaʊ/
Phonetic: in-DOW
Definitions
- To provide with a quality, ability, or asset.
- To give a permanent source of income or property to an institution, person, or cause.
Usage Examples
- "Nature has endowed humans with intelligence and curiosity."
- "The philanthropist endowed the university with a generous grant."
Etymology
Derived from Middle English "endowen," from Anglo-Norman "endover," and from Old French "en-" (in) + "douer" (to provide with a dowry).
Synonyms
Bestow, Grant, Provide, Bequeath, Furnish
Antonyms
Deprive, Withhold, Dispossess
Translations - Global Languages
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Dotar | do-TAR |
| French | Doter | do-TAY |
| German | Ausstatten | OWS-shta-ten |
| Russian | Наделить | na-de-LEET' |
| Chinese | 赋予 | fù yǔ |
| Japanese | 授ける | sazukeru |
| Arabic | يمنح | yamnah |
Translations - Indian Languages
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hindi | प्रदान करना | pradaan karna |
| Bengali | প্রদান করা | prodan kora |
| Telugu | ఇచ్చిపెట్టడం | ichchipettadam |
| Marathi | प्रदान करणे | pradaan karne |
| Tamil | அளித்தல் | aliththal |
| Gujarati | પ્રદાન કરવું | pradaan karvu |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ɪnˈdaʊ/
- American English: /ɪnˈdaʊ/
Historical Usage
The word "endow" has been used in legal, religious, and academic contexts since the Middle Ages, often referring to financial donations to institutions.
Cultural Nuances
In philanthropy, endowments are long-term financial gifts that help organizations sustain their missions over time.
More Information
Endowments are commonly associated with universities, hospitals, and cultural institutions, providing financial stability and supporting research and development.