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bequeath vs devise

devise vs bequeath

bequeath is not a noun while devise is a noun.

bequeath and devise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bequeath No No Yes No
devise Yes No Yes No
As verbs, devise is a hyponym of bequeath; that is, devise is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bequeath:
  • bequeath: leave or give by will after one's death
  • devise: give by will, especially real property
Other hyponyms of bequeath include pass on, remember, entail, fee-tail.
bequeath (noun) devise (noun)
(law) a gift of real property by will
a will disposing of real property
bequeath (verb) devise (verb)
leave or give by will after one's death come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
arrange by systematic planning and united effort
give by will, especially real property
Difference between bequeath and devise

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