bequest to
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Indicates the person or institution receiving the bequest.
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Examples (10)
- In his will, he made a substantial bequest to his loyal housekeeper.
- She left a generous bequest to the local animal shelter.
- The university announced a major bequest to its medical research department.
- The final bequest to his youngest son included the family home.
- The museum's new wing was funded by a large bequest to the institution.
- Her will included a modest bequest to each of her grandchildren.
- A significant portion of the estate was a specific bequest to the foundation he established.
- The lawyer read out the bequest to his estranged brother, which surprised everyone.
- The author's library was a priceless bequest to the national archives.
- My aunt left a small bequest to me in her will.