Word meaning
benefactor
noun · BEN-uh-fak-ter
What does benefactor mean?
Benefactor means a person who gives money or other help to a person or cause.
Benefactor in a sentence
“An anonymous benefactor paid for the new playground.”
Synonyms for benefactor
- patron
- donor
- sponsor
Where does benefactor come from?
From Latin bene, "well," and facere, "to do."
How to remember benefactor
- Say it out loud a few times: BEN-uh-fak-ter.
- Write one sentence of your own using benefactor, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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