Vocabulary Spotlight
Bequeath
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: वसीयत करना या सौंपना (Vasiyat karna ya saunpna) – To leave something, such as property, to someone in a will.
Pronunciation
[bi-kweeth]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Bestow – देना (dena)
Related Words
Legacy – धरोहर (dharohar)
Word Origin
“Bequeath” Old English word “becwethan” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai kisi cheez ko will mein dena. Yeh shabd mainly inheritance ke context mein use hota hai.
– “Bequeath” originates from Old English “becwethan,” meaning to hand down property in a will, often used in inheritance.
Word Family
Verb: Bequeath – वसीयत करना (vasiyat karna)
Noun: Bequest – वसीयत (vasiyat)
Usage Examples
1. Usne apni property apne potay ko bequeath kar di.
– He bequeathed his property to his grandson.
2. Wo apne books aur writings ko apne best friend ko bequeath karna chahta tha.
– He wanted to bequeath his books and writings to his best friend.
Cultural Note
India mein inheritance aur bequeath ka concept important maana jata hai, aur kai families will ya property hand-down ke process mein yeh shabd use karte hain.
In Context
“Bequeath” ka use tab hota hai jab kisi cheez ko officially will ke zariye doosron ko hand down kiya jaye, jaise property ya assets ko inherit karna.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Bequeath” ka kya matlab hai?
“Bequeath” shabd ka origin kya hai?