legacy

simple noun19 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.8

A very important or significant legacy.

The traditions, arts, and ideas that a society or group passes down through generations.

A legacy that continues to exist or have an effect for a long time.

Something that has been passed down from past events or periods in history.

A legacy that lasts for a very long time.

A legacy that is full of valuable or interesting things.

A negative and painful result of past events.

A person who will receive or has received a legacy.

Specifies the nature or content of the legacy.

Indicates the source of the legacy, whether a person or a historical period.

Used to specify that money or property was given as part of a formal legacy.

A common way to say you have arranged for someone to receive money or property after your death.

To create something lasting that continues to affect people after you have gone or died.

To build or establish something of lasting importance.

A more formal way to say you were given money or property from someone who died.

To carry on the work, traditions, or influence of a predecessor.

An informal way to say you received money from someone who died.

To protect and maintain the important work or influence left by someone.

To formally leave money or property to someone in a will; also used for non-material things.