BENEFACTOR Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

benefactor

noun

ˈbe-nə-ˌfak-tər

Definition of benefactor

as in donor

one that helps another with gifts or money an anonymous benefactor gave the school a dozen new computers

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Recent Examples of benefactor After the group, they were approached by a wealthy benefactor who wanted to help. — Vito Emanuel, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026 The Pinell Collection focuses on African American literature and is named after a local benefactor. — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026 After Gretchen Whitmer, the state’s popular Democratic governor, endorsed Stevens last week, El-Sayed explained the choice as the inevitable product of the two women’s benefactors. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026 To be sure, Democrats have their own billionaire benefactors, too. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for benefactor

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Republican Party leaders don’t mention Georgia in meeting with donors.

— Adam Beam, AJC.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Last year’s 200-plus golfers, sponsors and donors raised nearly $471,000.

— Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of donor

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Contributors can transfer stock to the Treasury, which will then invest the funds into accounts in line with the donator’s guidelines.

— Callum Sutherland, Time, 6 July 2026
That’s the gold standard of cancer designations that allows patients and donators alike to understand Sylvester’s standards.

— Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026

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