bequest
nounHow many syllables in bequest?
There are 2 syllables in the word bequest.How to pronounce bequest:
Definition of bequest:
- bequest (noun):
- (law) a gift of personal property by will.
- money or property that has been gifted in a will
- the act of giving or leaving something by will (see will entry 2 sense 1) the act of bequeathing
Synonyms for bequest:
bestowal
dower
endowment
estate
gift
heritage
inheritance
koha
legacy
settlement
trust
Antonyms for bequest:
blockage
forfeit
hindrance
hurt
injury
loss
obstruction
receipt
stop
tax
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