benefaction

/,beni'fækʃn/
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benefaction

A generous benefaction from the community helped build the new library.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • An act of charity or kindness: A "benefaction" is a formal or significant act of doing good, often involving generosity, kindness, or goodwill towards others.
    • A gift or donation, especially for a charitable purpose: A "benefaction" is a contribution, typically of money or valuable assistance, given to support a cause, institution, or person in need.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The library was built through the generous benefaction of a local philanthropist.
    • Her lifelong benefaction to the hospital helped fund new research.
    • He was known for his many acts of benefaction in the community.
Advanced Usage
  • "To bestow a benefaction": To formally give a gift or donation.
    • The foundation bestowed a major benefaction upon the university.
  • "In recognition of one's benefaction": Acknowledging someone's charitable act.
    • The award was given in recognition of her decades of benefaction.
Variants and Related Words
  • Benefactor (n): A person who gives a benefaction; a patron or donor.
    • An anonymous benefactor paid for the renovations.
  • Benefactress (n): A female benefactor.
    • The school was named after its principal benefactress.
  • Beneficence (n): The quality of being kind or doing good; charitable action.
    • He was admired for his beneficence.
Synonyms
  • Donation: Something given, especially to a charity.
  • Charity: Voluntary giving to those in need; an organization that provides help.
  • Endowment: A large gift of money or property to an institution.
  • Philanthropy: The desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed by generous donations.
Antonyms
  • Malfeasance: Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official.
  • Deprivation: The lack or denial of something considered necessary.
Related Phrases
  • "Act of benefaction": A specific deed of charity.
    • Funding the scholarship was his greatest act of benefaction.
  • "To receive a benefaction": To be the recipient of a charitable gift.
    • The museum received a substantial benefaction last year.
benefaction

A generous benefaction from the community helped build the new library.

Noun
  1. an act intending or showing kindness and good will
  2. a contribution of money or assistance

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