Without a preposition, endow refers to the provision of continuing funding for a project or an institution.
- The senator endows many professorships at this university.
Endow with signifies the granting of a talent or positive attribute, and endowed with thus indicates the possession of such a quality.
- Nature has endowed British Columbia with breathtaking scenery.
- The Sunshine Coast is endowed with a warm climate.
- Although not endowed with a good ear, I do love to sing.
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