1. to give money or property to provide a permanent source of income for an institution
2. to provide or supply with a talent, quality, or ability
Usage: often used in passive voice

Examples

• The wealthy alumnus decided to endow a scholarship fund at his alma mater.
• She endowed the hospital with a generous donation for cancer research.
• Nature endowed him with exceptional musical talent.
• The foundation was endowed with millions of dollars to support education.
• He was endowed with remarkable intelligence and creativity.
• The university’s endowed chairs attract distinguished professors.
• She felt endowed with a special responsibility to help others.