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benefactora person who gives money or other help to a person or cause

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a person who gives money or other help to a person or cause

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbenɪfæktər/

Korean meaning: 자선가, 후원자, 은인

Korean pronunciation: **베**니팩터

Example Sentences

  • The mysterious benefactor turned out to be the janitor who won the lottery.
  • She became the university's biggest benefactor after her tech startup went public.
  • The cat's benefactor left it a mansion in their will, making other relatives jealous.

benefactor

NOUN

//ˈbenɪfæktər//

a person who gives money or other help to a person or cause

benefactor concept
💡 Concept

Generous donor helps struggling student

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benefactor rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The benefactor gives the actor the key factor!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈbenɪfæktər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈbenɪfæktə(r)/

🌳Etymology

Prefixbene--
Rootfact
Suffix--or

Origin

From Latin 'benefactor,' combining 'bene' (well, good) and 'factor' (doer, maker). The word entered English through Middle French and Latin to describe one who performs good deeds or provides charitable assistance.

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🎵Rhyme

factortractoractorcontractor
factor
tractor
actor
contractor

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The mysterious benefactor turned out to be the janitor who won the lottery.

She became the university's biggest benefactor after her tech startup went public.

😄 Fun example

The cat's benefactor left it a mansion in their will, making other relatives jealous.

Local businesses often serve as benefactors for community events.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

patronsponsordonorphilanthropistsupporter

Antonyms

malefactorenemyopponent

Related

charitydonationphilanthropypatronagebeneficiary