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DOWER

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Dower.

Dower - as a noun

Money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dowery13dowry12portion9

A life estate to which a wife is entitled on the death of her husband

Dower - as a verb

Furnish with an endowment

Example: "When she got married, she got dowered"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
endow9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
gift8give8present9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She received a substantial dower from her deceased husband's estate."
"The dower provided her with financial security after her divorce."
"The dower was traditionally a portion of the husband's estate given to the wife upon marriage."
"The widow inherited a sizable dower from her late husband."
"Her dower included a magnificent mansion and several valuable properties."
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Word Game Points

Is DOWER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dower is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DOWER has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is DOWER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dower is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DOWER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is DOWER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dower is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DOWER has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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