bequeath

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to arrange for money or property to be given to somebody after your death:

Her father bequeathed her the family fortune in his will.

Picasso bequeathed most of his paintings and sculptures to Spain and France.

to give money or property to others after your death:

Her father bequeathed the business to her.

to arrange for your money or property to be given to someone after your death:

bequeath sb sth Her father bequeathed her the family fortune in his will.

bequeath sth to sb Picasso bequeathed most of his paintings and sculptures to Spain and France.