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benefactor

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈbɛnəˌfæktər/ · UK /ˈbenɪfæktə/

benefactor means: Someone who gives money or other gifts to help a person or organization.

noun

GIVING SUPPORTC1

Someone who gives money or other gifts to help a person or organization.

  • A benefactor paid for her studies.
  • The museum thanked its generous benefactors.
  • An anonymous benefactor donated enough money to repair the roof.

Similar words: donor, patron

Common phrases: generous benefactor, anonymous benefactor

DOING GOODC2

Someone who does good things for others.

  • The villagers remembered her as their benefactor.
  • His work made him a benefactor of humanity.
  • They praised the doctor as a public benefactor.

Similar words: do-gooder

Common phrases: public benefactor, benefactor of humanity

Questions about benefactor

What does benefactor mean?

Someone who gives money or other gifts to help a person or organization.

What is benefactor in other languages?

Türkçe: hayırsever · Español: benefactor · Français: bienfaiteur · Deutsch: Gönner · Italiano: benefattore · 日本語: 寄付者

How do you pronounce benefactor?

In American English /ˈbɛnəˌfæktər/; in British English /ˈbenɪfæktə/.

How do you use benefactor in a sentence?

A benefactor paid for her studies. The museum thanked its generous benefactors.

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