1. to provide with a permanent source of income or funds, typically through a donation or bequest
2. to provide or equip with a quality, ability, or characteristic

Examples

• The wealthy philanthropist endows a scholarship fund for underprivileged students.
• The university endows its library with rare manuscripts and historical documents.
• Nature endows certain animals with exceptional hearing and night vision.
• The foundation endows medical research programs across the country.
• She endows her children with strong values and a love of learning.
• The trust endows the museum with millions of dollars annually.