Bequeath (verb)

1. Leave (property or a legacy) to someone in a will.
2. Hand down (something) as a legacy.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french bequeethe, based on latin relinquere "leave behind".

Examples:

1. He bequeathed his fortune to his children.
2. She bequeathed her estate to her favorite charity.
3. He bequeathed his collection of rare books to the library.
4. The old man bequeathed his house to his granddaughter.
5. The will stated that the painting would be bequeathed to the museum.