Synonyms for
Estates
Definition
Estates refer to a large piece of land, especially in a rural area, that is owned by a person, family, or organization, and usually has a large house or other buildings on it.
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Common collocations
- real estate
- country estate
- family estate
- estate planning
- estate tax
- settle an estate
- upon his estate
- the entire estate
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Usage note
The word 'estates' often refers to large properties or wealth, but can also refer to a person's overall status or condition. It is commonly used in legal and financial contexts.
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Example sentences
- The estate was passed down from generation to generation in her family.
- He owns a large estate in the hills.
- The estate was surrounded by beautiful gardens.
- The prince lived in a grand estate.
- They sold their estate to a wealthy businessman.
Quotes
The land is the only thing in the world worth working for, worth fighting for, worth dying for, because it's the only thing that lasts. - Margaret Mitchell
The man who has planted a garden feels that he has done something for the good of the world. - Vita Sackville-West
Never forget that the most powerful force on earth is love. - Nelson Rockefeller