Synonyms for be quest


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : bih-kwest
Phonetic Transcription : bɪˈkwɛst

Top 10 synonyms for be quest Other synonyms for the word be quest

Définition of be quest

Origin :
  • c.1300, "act of bequeathing," from be- + *cwis, *cwiss "saying" (related to quoth; from Proto-Germanic *kwessiz; cf. bequeath), with excrescent -t. Meaning "that which is bequeathed" is recorded from late 15c.
  • As in inheritance : noun possession gained through someone's death
  • As in legacy : noun inheritance, heritage
  • As in subsidy : noun money given to help another
  • As in bequest : noun something given in will
  • As in will : noun last wishes; command
  • As in birthright : noun heritage
  • As in handsel : noun gift
  • As in subvention : noun grant
  • As in transferal : noun grant
  • As in disposal : noun conclusion, settlement of situation
  • As in donation : noun gift
  • As in endowment : noun large gift
  • As in allowance : noun amount of money or other supply
  • As in estate : noun person's possessions, property, wealth
  • As in gift : noun something given freely, for no recompense
  • As in grant : noun allowance, gift
  • As in heirloom : noun something inherited, often antique
  • As in heritage : noun person's background, tradition
  • As in leave : verb give, especially after death
  • As in will : verb give, bequeath to another
  • As in contribute : verb donate, provide

Antonyms for be quest

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