Endowed - English meaning

noun

Each of the two upper limbs of the human body from the shoulder to the hand.

Usage examples:

She held the baby in her arms

verb

Supply or provide with weapons.

Usage examples:

The security forces are armed with automatic rifles

noun

Either of the two long parts of the upper body that are joined to the shoulders and have hands at the end

Usage examples:

Her arm was bandaged from elbow to wrist., he held his young son in his arms (= closely)., the arm …

verb

Give or order the giving of (something) as an official payment, compensation, or prize to (someone).

Usage examples:

He was awarded the military cross

noun

A prize or other mark of recognition given in honour of an achievement.

Usage examples:

The company's annual award for high-quality service

verb

To give something valuable, such as money or a prize following an official decision

Usage examples:

Her poodle was awarded first prize in the dog show., their company was awarded a contract worth $40…

verb

Confer or present (an honour, right, or gift).

Usage examples:

The office was bestowed on him by the monarch of this realm

verb

Pronounce words in a religious rite in order to confer or invoke divine favour upon; ask god to look favourably on.

Usage examples:

He blessed the dying man and anointed him

verb

Grant (a title, degree, benefit, or right).

Usage examples:

The minister may have exceeded the powers conferred on him by parliament

verb

To talk together and exchange ideas, often with the intention of reaching a decision about something

Usage examples:

I need to confer with my lawyer., the us constitution confers certain powers on the president.

verb

To discuss something with somebody, often in order to reach a decision about what action to take

Usage examples:

Confer about sth they were in constant contact, conferring about every aspect of the construction p…

verb

Endow or provide with a quality or ability.

Usage examples:

Our sight would be endued with a far greater sharpness

verb

Improve or enhance the quality or value of.

Usage examples:

Her exposure to museums enriched her life in france

Make better or improve in quality

verb

To improve the quality of something by adding something else

Usage examples:

The heritage of africa has greatly enriched american life., uranium is enriched for use in nuclear …

verb

Supply with the necessary items for a particular purpose.

Usage examples:

All bedrooms are equipped with a colour tv

verb

Provide with, usually for a specific purpose

verb

To provide someone or something with objects that are needed for a particular activity or purpose

Usage examples:

All of our classrooms are equipped with computers., the convention center is equipped to handle 20,…

noun

Approval, support, or liking for someone or something.

Usage examples:

Training is looked upon with favour by many employers

verb

Feel or show approval or preference for.

Usage examples:

Slashing public spending is a policy that few politicians favour

noun

The support or approval of something or someone

Usage examples:

Find favour these plans are unlikely to find favour unless the cost is reduced., in favour of the c…

verb

Provide (a house or room) with furniture and fittings.

Usage examples:

The proprietor has furnished the bedrooms in a variety of styles

verb

Provide with objects or articles that make a room usable

noun

A thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present.

Usage examples:

Wedding gifts

verb

Give (something) as a gift, especially formally or as a donation or bequest.

Usage examples:

The company gifted 2,999 shares to a charity

noun

Gamete intrafallopian transfer, a technique for assisting conception by introducing mixed ova and sperm into a fallopian tube.

Usage examples:

The first successful pregnancy conceived through gift occurred in 1984

verb

Freely transfer the possession of (something) to (someone).

Usage examples:

She gave him presents and clothes

noun

Capacity to bend or alter in shape under pressure.

Usage examples:

Plastic pots that have enough give to accommodate the vigorous roots

Transfer possession of something concrete or abstract

noun

Smoothness and elegance of movement.

Usage examples:

She moved through the water with effortless grace

verb

Bring honour or credit to (someone or something) by one's attendance or participation.

Usage examples:

He is one of the best players ever to have graced the game

noun

Simple beauty of movement or form

Usage examples:

The skaters moved over the ice with effortless grace., she always handles her clients with tact and…

verb

Put (money) into financial schemes, shares, property, or a commercial venture with the expectation of achieving a profit.

Usage examples:

The company is to invest £12 m in its manufacturing site at linlithglow

verb

To put money or effort into something to make a profit or achieve a result

Usage examples:

[ t ] she tends to invest a lot of energy in her work., [ i ] i think it’s time to invest in (= buy…

verb

To buy something that you think will go up in value, for example shares or property, in order to make a profit

Usage examples:

It's a good time to invest., invest in sth he's not certain whether to invest in the property marke…

adjective

In a particular place.

Usage examples:

A doctor must be present at the ringside

noun

The period of time now occurring.

Usage examples:

They are happy and at peace, refusing to think beyond the present

verb

Give or award formally or ceremonially.

Usage examples:

The duke presented certificates to the men

verb

Make available for use; supply.

Usage examples:

These clubs provide a much appreciated service for this area

verb

Give something useful or necessary to

verb

To give something that is needed or wanted to someone

Usage examples:

The company provides medical benefits to all employees., i can provide you with directions to their…

verb

Make (something needed or wanted) available to someone; provide.

Usage examples:

The farm supplies apples to cider makers

noun

A stock or amount of something supplied or available for use.

Usage examples:

A farm with good water supply

adverb

Variant spelling of supplely (see supple).