benefactor

[ˈbɛnɪfæktə(r)]

benefactor Definition

a person who gives money or other help to a person or an organization such as a school or charity.

Using benefactor: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "benefactor" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The university received a large donation from an anonymous benefactor.

  • Example

    He was a generous benefactor of the arts.

  • Example

    The charity is looking for benefactors to support their cause.

benefactor Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for benefactor

Phrases with benefactor

  • a person who gives money or other help to a person or an organization without revealing their identity

    Example

    The library was built with the help of an anonymous benefactor.

  • a person who has made significant contributions to the betterment of society

    Example

    Nelson Mandela is considered a benefactor of humanity for his work in ending apartheid in South Africa.

  • a person who supports the arts through financial donations or other means

    Example

    The museum was able to acquire a valuable painting thanks to the generosity of a benefactor of the arts.

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Summary: benefactor in Brief

A 'benefactor' [ˈbɛnɪfæktə(r)] is a person who provides financial or other assistance to a person or organization, such as a school or charity. Examples include 'The university received a large donation from an anonymous benefactor,' and 'He was a generous benefactor of the arts.' Synonyms include 'patron,' 'sponsor,' and 'philanthropist.'

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