benefaction

ben·e·fac·tion

noun \ˌbe-nə-ˈfak-shən\

Definition of BENEFACTION

1

: the act of benefiting

2

: a benefit conferred; especially : a charitable donation

Examples of BENEFACTION

1. <the generous benefaction from an anonymous donor meant the animal shelter could stay open>

Origin of BENEFACTION

Late Latin benefaction-, benefactio, from Latin bene facere to do good to, from bene + facere to do — more at do

First Known Use: 1635

Related to BENEFACTION

Synonyms: alms, contribution, beneficence, charity, donation, philanthropy

Related Words: offering, tithe; bequest, endowment, legacy; aid, assistance, dole, handout, relief, welfare; grant, subsidy; benevolence, bestowal, largesse (also largess), present, presentation

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Rhymes with BENEFACTION

abreaction, chain reaction, common fraction, complex fraction, counteraction, dark reaction, direct action, interaction, liquefaction, malefaction, overaction, petrifaction, police action, proper fraction, putrefaction, rarefaction, retroaction, satisfaction, simple fraction, single-action, stupefaction, tumefaction