benefact

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The word "benefact" is a verb that means to help someone as a benefactor. A benefactor is a person who provides financial or other support to someone in need, such as giving money for education or helping with living expenses.

Simple Explanation:

When someone benefacts another person, they are doing something kind and helpful for them, often in a way that may not be obvious to the person being helped.

Usage Instructions:

• "Benefact" is used in formal contexts or when discussing acts of kindness or support.
• It can be followed by the person receiving help: "He benefacted his friend."

Example:

• "The father benefacted his daughter in more ways than she was aware of." (This means the father helped his daughter in many different ways, and she didn't realize all of them.)

Advanced Usage:

You might encounter "benefact" in discussions about philanthropy, charity, or when talking about people who support others in significant ways. It’s less common in everyday conversation, so it’s good to know, but you might use simpler words like "help" or "support" more often.

Word Variants:

• Benefactor (noun): A person who gives help, especially in the form of money.
• Benefaction (noun): The act of giving help or support.

Different Meaning:

"Benefact" is specifically related to providing help or support, often with a sense of generosity. It doesn't have multiple meanings like some other words.

Synonyms:

• Support
• Aid
• Assist
• Sponsor

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Lend a hand": This idiom means to help someone.

  • Example: "Can you lend a hand with my project?"

• "Go the extra mile": This means to do more than what is expected to help someone.

  • Example: "She really went the extra mile to ensure her students understood the material."

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Verb

1. help as a benefactor
   • The father benefacted his daughter in more ways than she was aware of