benefactor

ben·e·fac·tor

noun \ˈbe-nə-ˌfak-tər\

Definition of BENEFACTOR

: one that confers a benefit; especially : one that makes a gift or bequest

Examples of BENEFACTOR

1. With the help of a rich benefactor he set up a charity.
2. <an anonymous benefactor gave the school a dozen new computers>

First Known Use of BENEFACTOR

15th century

Related to BENEFACTOR

Synonyms: angel, donator, donor, fairy godmother, Maecenas, patron, sugar daddy

Related Words: benefactress, patroness; almoner, almsgiver, philanthropist; altruist, bestower, contributor, giver; helper, subscriber, supporter; guardian angel, protector, savior (or saviour)

Near Antonyms: beneficiary, donee, giftee, recipient

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Other Legal Terms

actionable, alienable, carceral, chattel, complicity, decedent, larceny, malfeasance, modus operandi

Rhymes with BENEFACTOR

chiropractor, malefactor, subcontractor