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bequeath vs gift

gift vs bequeath

bequeath is not a noun while gift is a noun.

bequeath and gift both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bequeath No No Yes No
gift Yes No Yes No
As verbs, gift is a hypernym of bequeath; that is, gift is a word with a broader meaning than bequeath:
  • bequeath: leave or give by will after one's death
  • gift: give as a present; make a gift of
Other hypernyms of bequeath include give, present.
bequeath (noun) gift (noun)
the act of giving
natural abilities or qualities
something acquired without compensation
bequeath (verb) gift (verb)
leave or give by will after one's death give as a present; make a gift of
give qualities or abilities to
Difference between bequeath and gift

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