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Money & Possessions — Lesson 14
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benefice
ˈbɛnəfɪs
An endowed church office giving income to its holder — the bishop awarded him a valuable benefice in the countryside.
The bishop awarded him a valuable benefice in the countryside.
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benefited
ˈbenəfɪtɪd
Derive a benefit from — she benefited greatly from the training program.
She benefited greatly from the training program.
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benefiting
ˈbenəfɪtɪŋ
Derive a benefit from — the company is benefiting from increased sales.
She is benefiting greatly from the new study method.
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benefits
ˈbɛnəfɪts
Financial assistance in time of need — there are many benefits of regular exercise.
There are many benefits of regular exercise.
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bequeath
bɪˈkwiːð
Leave or give by will after one's death — she decided to bequeath a portion of her fortune to charity.
He bequeathed his entire estate to his eldest son.
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bequeathed
bɪˈkwiðd
Leave or give by will after one's death — he bequeathed a substantial sum to his alma mater.
The wealthy businessman bequeathed his entire estate to his children.
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bequest
bɪˈkwɛst
(law) a gift of personal property by will — she received a bequest of $50,000 from her late aunt.
She received a bequest of $50,000 from her late aunt.
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bequests
bɪˈskwɛsts
(law) a gift of personal property by will — the charity was funded entirely by private bequests.
The bequests were distributed according to the terms of the will.
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bereave
bəˈriːv
Deprive through death — the sudden accident bereaved her of her husband and left her a widow.
The sudden accident bereaved her of her husband and left her a widow.
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bestow
bɪˈstoʊ
Present — the queen bestowed a knighthood upon the general.
The queen bestowed a knighthood upon the general.
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bestowed
bɪˈstoʊd
Present — he bestowed his blessing on the young couple.
The queen bestowed a medal upon the brave soldier.
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bestowing
bɪˈstoʊɪŋ
Present — he thanked them for bestowing such kindness upon him.
The queen is bestowing an honorary title upon the distinguished scientist.
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