bequeath
verb (used with object)
to dispose of (personal property, especially money) by last will.
had bequeathed
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past perfectof bequeath.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Another question mark hangs over whether Hedwig Lewenstein had bequeathed the painting solely to Robert Lewenstein or to both her children.
From New York Times ● Jun. 13, 2023
She had bequeathed him a $7 million settlement, including a 2,100-acre estate, Atoka Farm, in Fauquier County.
From Washington Post ● May 26, 2021
That was, he says, the origin of the rumour it was the town hall who had bequeathed the new swag.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 5, 2019
Before I could protest and say that I really preferred the jeans, she had bequeathed them to me.
From Slate ● Nov. 16, 2018
The uncle was blood proud and had bequeathed Holmes his estate on condition he first adopt the uncle’s name in full.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
