endowed
- 01 C1 Advanced
born with a special talent, quality, or physical feature.
naturally provided with a particular quality, talent, or physical attribute; often used with the preposition 'with'.
Simple“She was endowed with a beautiful singing voice that filled the whole hall.”
In context“The young researcher was highly endowed with the analytical skills necessary to solve the complex mathematical proof.”
UsageUsually follows the verb 'to be' and takes the preposition 'with'.
- 02 C1 Advanced
describing an organization, like a university, that has a permanent supply of money from gifts.
provided with a permanent fund or source of income, typically through a large financial gift or legacy.
Simple“The university has several endowed chairs for famous professors.”
In context“The museum's future is secure thanks to an endowed fund established by a local philanthropist in the 1920s.”
UsageOften used as an attributive adjective before a noun like 'chair', 'position', or 'institution'.
- 03 C2 Proficiency
having large breasts or a large penis.
possessing large or impressive sexual organs; almost exclusively used in the compound 'well-endowed'.
Simple“The actor was known for being well-endowed, which he often joked about.”
In context“The statue depicted a well-endowed deity, symbolising fertility and abundance in the ancient culture.”
Teacher's tipThis sense is almost always used with the prefix 'well-'. Be careful using it in professional settings as it refers to physical anatomy.
Synonymswell built
“They endowed the foundation initially with 486 acres (2 square kilometers) of land .”