All 7 Uses of
endow
in
The Ramayana
- These thousands did the Gods create Endowed with might that none could mate, In monkey forms that changed at will; So strong their wish the fiend to kill.†
Book 1 *endowed = gave
- They both endowed with Garu?'†
Book 1
- Canst thou, with lofty heart endowed, Think with the dull ignoble crowd?†
Book 2
- Endowed with wondrous might am I: Where'er my fancy leads I fly.†
Book 3
- True servant, faithful to thy vow, With half my realm I thee endow.†
Book 3endow = give
- Great chiefs like thee, the best of men, Endowed with sense and piercing ken, Though tried by trouble never fail, Like rooted hills that mock the gale.†
Book 3endowed = gave
- Danu had lent attentive ear The words which Ráma spoke to hear, And thus, a speaker skilled and tried, To that great orator replied: "No heavenly lore my soul endows, Naught know I of thy Maithil spouse.†
Book 3endows = gives
Definition:
give something of value to -- usually a significant amount of money or something of financial value, but sometimes qualities or abilities too
(often given with the understanding that the gift will be invested forever and only the earnings will be spent)
(often given with the understanding that the gift will be invested forever and only the earnings will be spent)