be endowed with — to naturally possess a particular talent, quality, or ability, as if given as a gift
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to naturally possess a particular talent, quality, or ability, as if given as a gift
Pronunciation (IPA): /bi ɪnˈdaʊd wɪð/
Example Sentences
- The dragon was endowed with the power to breathe fire, but sadly, it was also endowed with terrible cooking skills, so it kept burning its own dinner.
- According to the Constitution, all citizens are endowed with certain fundamental rights.
- My cat seems to be endowed with the special ability to knock things off tables at 3 a.m.
be endowed with
VERB[/bi ɪnˈdaʊd wɪð/]
to naturally possess a particular talent, quality, or ability, as if given as a gift
She is endowed with a rare voice that silences the entire concert hall.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'endouer', ultimately from Latin 'dos' meaning 'gift' or 'dowry' — originally referring to giving property, later extended to natural talents.
Breakdown
en- (to make/cause) + dow (from Latin 'dos', gift) + -ed (passive suffix)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The dragon was endowed with the power to breathe fire, but sadly, it was also endowed with terrible cooking skills, so it kept burning its own dinner.”
“According to the Constitution, all citizens are endowed with certain fundamental rights.”
“My cat seems to be endowed with the special ability to knock things off tables at 3 a.m.”
“This region is richly endowed with natural resources such as oil and minerals.”
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