The action or fact of becoming qualified as a recognized practitioner of a profession or activity
The voluntary giving of alms or aid to those in need
“It was returned in 1871 to the Royal Society, its maintenance guaranteed by a generous endowment from a fellow.”
Plural for an income or form of property given or bequeathed to someone
“He had put his heart and soul into it over the years, although it had come into his possession by way of an endowment from his late wife's father.”
Plural for a quality or ability possessed or inherited by someone
“Each of us arrives in this world with a genetic endowment primed for learning.”
Plural for the action of establishing something
“The King's tremendous support of the abbey of Cluny is discussed thoroughly, as is his foundation and endowment of the Cluniac abbey at Reading.”
Plural for an instance of kind, or charitable, behavior
Plural for an attribute of a thing or person
Plural for all the money and property owned by a particular person, especially at death
Plural for the action of distributing or supplying something
Plural for an organization set up to provide help and raise money for those in need
Plural for the action of providing or supplying something for use
Plural for ownership of something for one's use or benefit
Plural for the quality that renders something desirable or valuable
Plural for an improvement to the quality or state of something
Plural for a grant or authorization by the sovereign or legislative power of a country
Plural for a sum of money or resources saved or made available for a particular purpose
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