Endue
Parts of Speech: verb
Definitions:
- To provide with a quality or ability; to endow.
- To put on or invest with a particular garment or attribute.
Pronunciations:
- US: /ɛnˈdu/
- UK: /ɪnˈdjuː/
Origin and Usage:
The word "endue" comes from the Latin word "induere," which means "to put on." It was first used in English in the 14th century, and it is still used today in both formal and informal contexts.
Synonyms:
- Endow
- Invest
- Empower
- Bestow
- Grant
Related Words:
- Indue
- Undue
- Issue
- Guest
- Queue
Example Sentences:
- She was endued with the gift of gab.
- The king endued his son with the power to rule the kingdom.
- The actor endued the character with a sense of humor.