legatees
The word “legatees” has 3 syllables: leg-a-tees
It's pronounced as /ˌlɛɡəˈtiz/
What is synonym and antonym for legatees?
In the thesaurus, “legatees” has 20 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for legatees along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for legatees
- assignees
- beneficiaries
- claimants
- co-heiresses
- co-heirs
- coheiresses
- coheirs
- descendants
- descendents
- devisees
- grantees
- heiresses
- heirs
- heirs apparent
- heirs at law
- inheritors
- representatives
- scions
- succeeders
- successors
Meanings of legatees
- noun
- One who receives a legacy.
Example Sentences
- The lawyer explained the responsibilities of the legatees named in the will.
- All the legatees gathered at the attorney's office for the reading of the testament.
- Disputes among the legatees delayed the distribution of the estate.
- The estate was divided equally among the three legatees.
- Some legatees chose to donate their inheritance to charity.
On this page you'll find 20 synonyms or another words to legatees, such as: assignees, beneficiaries, claimants, co-heiresses, co-heirs, coheiresses, coheirs.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.