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gift vs bequeath

bequeath vs gift

gift is a noun but bequeath is not a noun.

gift and bequeath both are verbs.

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

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