Synonyms for legacy
ˈlɛg ə silega·cy

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1. bequest, legacynoun

   (law) a gift of personal property by will

   Synonyms:
   bequest

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1. • Gift
   • Inheritance

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:1.5 / 2 votes

1. legacynoun

   Synonyms:
   bequest, devise, gift by will

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:1.0 / 1 vote

1. legacynoun

   Synonyms:
   bequest, devise

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1. List of paraphrases for "legacy":

   heritage, inheritance, inherited, bequest, bequests, legacies, sequelae, inherit, estate, heirloom, traditional, former, old, succession, tradition, aftermath

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1. Luiz Pezao:

   Of course I want it to be ready for the Olympics but what I want is a legacy for the population, i won't be frustrated (if we don't attain it).

2. Helen Zia:

   If we couldn't bring justice to Lily Chin, we had to make sure that Lily Chin legacy -- what we had learned and what we had fought for -- didn't go away.

3. Barbara Poma:

   The foundation is centered on what we call our four pillars : the Pulse memorial, the Pulse museum, our educational programs and our legacy scholarships, but the pillars aren't just about what happened at Pulse. They're also about the history of LGBTQ people in this country, and the struggles they face today.

4. Chris Hartman:

   He's clearly looking for his Kim Davis legacy. He's probably making the comparison himself, but as I've been saying, if he can't do the job he shouldn't have the job.

5. American Energy Partners:

   Aubrey's tremendous leadership, vision and passion for the energy industry had an impact on the community, the country and the world. We are tremendously proud of his legacy.