endow
/ɛn-/
Group 32Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To provide with a quality, ability, or asset; to establish a fund for the support of GRE
Example in Context
The alumnus endowed a chair in the philosophy department, providing permanent funding for a position that had previously relied on annual grants.
Synonyms
provideblessequip
Etymology
From Latin 'indotare', meaning to furnish with a gift or quality.
- en- (Latin) — to cause to
- donare (Latin) — to give
Memory Aid
🐄Sounds like “end cow”
Imagine a cow at the END of a rainbow handing out gifts — it ENDOWS everyone with luck!
Visual Association
💰A cow wearing a top hat, showering people with money and gifts under a rainbow.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “endow” mean on the GRE?
endow (verb) means “To provide with a quality, ability, or asset; to establish a fund for the support of”. The alumnus endowed a chair in the philosophy department, providing permanent funding for a position that had previously relied on annual grants.
How to remember “endow” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “endow” sounds like “end cow”. Imagine a cow at the END of a rainbow handing out gifts — it ENDOWS everyone with luck!
What are synonyms for “endow”?
Common synonyms: provide, bless, equip.