Benefactor Meaning
/ˈbɛnəˌfæktəː/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounSomebody who gives a gift, often money to a charity.
nounSomeone who performs good or noble deeds.
Sentence Examples
I was ashamed of what I had done to my benefactor.
They look up to him as their benefactor.
The gallery was named after its most generous benefactor.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The library was named after its generous ____, a local philanthropist.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
A wealthy ____ donated a large amount of money to the local school city.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English benefactor, borrowed from Medieval Latin benefactor (“he who bestows a favor”), from Latin benefaciō (“benefit someone”), from bene (“good”) + faciō (“do, make”).
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The library was named after its generous ____, a local philanthropist.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
A wealthy ____ donated a large amount of money to the local school city.