Choose the word or phrase that best matches the word in italics.
She decided to bequeath her entire estate to her eldest son.
(1 point)
• deny
• leave
• obtain by luck
• obtain by contract
• leave
The word "bequeath" means to leave. Therefore, the word or phrase that best matches it is "leave."
The word "bequeath" in the given sentence means to leave or hand down something, typically property or money, to someone through a will. To choose the word or phrase that best matches "bequeath," we need to find an option that has a similar meaning.
- "Deny" means to refuse or reject something, which is not related to leaving an estate to someone.
- "Obtain by luck" means to acquire something by chance or fortune, which is not directly related to leaving property through a will.
- "Obtain by contract" means to get something through an agreement or legal document, which is not the same as leaving an estate as an inheritance.
The best match for "bequeath" is "leave." So, the correct answer is "leave."