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benefactor
[ ben-uh-fak-ter, ben-uh-fak- ]
noun
- a person who confers a benefit; kindly helper.
- a person who makes a bequest or endowment, as to an institution.
Synonyms: , , , ,
benefactor
/ ˌbɛnɪˈfæk-; ˈbɛnɪˌfæktə /
noun
- a person who supports or helps a person, institution, etc, esp by giving money; patron
Derived Forms
- ˈԱˌڲٰ, noun:feminine
Word History and Origins
Origin of benefactor1
Example Sentences
He had arranged for a benefactor to pay for it all.
When his signing was announced last month, it was revealed a mystery benefactor among the club's membership, external had helped fund the move.
Installed on 17 April, the wording of the new plaque removes any mention of Colston as a "city benefactor".
"Some French clubs have historically relied on wealthy, stable benefactors and being in a modern multi-club operation could keep them relatively competitive and secure."
Of the four justices, at least two are ethically compromised by their refusals to recuse from cases involving their own billionaire benefactors.
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