pass on vs bequeath

pass on and bequeath both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
pass on	No	No	Yes	No
bequeath	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, bequeath is a hypernym of pass on; that is, bequeath is a word with a broader meaning than pass on:

Other hypernyms of pass on include leave, will.

pass on (verb)	bequeath (verb)
transmit information	leave or give by will after one's death
cause to be distributed
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
give to or transfer possession of
place into the hands or custody of
transmit (knowledge or skills)
refer to another person for decision or judgment