Synonyms of benefactor

benefactor

noun

ˈbe-nə-ˌfak-tər 

as in donor

one that helps another with gifts or money

an anonymous benefactor gave the school a dozen new computers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• donor
• donator
• patron
• contributor
• fairy godmother
• Maecenas
• sugar daddy
• benefactress
• angel
• philanthropist
• supporter
• patroness
• subscriber
• giver
• helper
• almoner
• protector
• altruist
• savior
• bestower
• guardian angel
• almsgiver

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• beneficiary
• recipient
• donee
• giftee

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of benefactor

His estranged sister, played by Natalie Portman, joins him on the quest which is financed by Domhnall Gleeson's billionaire benefactor character Owen Carver. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

He’s been called a thief, a benefactor, a commoner, a lord, a killer and a hero. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026

And then from behind him came Miuccia Prada, the co-creative director and owner of her namesake brand, one of the world’s great art collectors and high-cultural benefactors. — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026

The question is, will their billionaire benefactors be so quick to write checks this time after coming up short again. — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 5 June 2026