dotar
to endow
verb doh-TAHR Less Common
Origin: From Latin 'dotare' (to endow, to give a dowry), related to 'dos' (dowry).
Also means
to equip, to provide
Usage Note
Dotar means to endow or provide someone/something with a quality or resource. It is typically used with the preposition de: dotar de recursos (to provide with resources), dotado de talento (gifted with talent). The past participle dotado is frequently used as an adjective meaning 'gifted' or 'talented'.
Examples
"El programa dota a los alumnos de herramientas."
Natural Translation
The program equips the students with tools.

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