🤝Benefactor

noun
/ˈbenɪˌfæktər/

Meaning

a person who gives money or other help to support a person or cause; a patron
a person who gives money or help to a cause or individual

Example Sentences

The anonymous benefactor donated millions to the hospital.

The school received a large donation from an anonymous benefactor.

Synonyms

patron, donor, sponsor, supporter, philanthropist
Entry 1
patron, donor, sponsor, supporter, philanthropist
Entry 2
supporter, donor, patron, sponsor

Antonyms

beneficiary, recipient, enemy, opponent, rival
Entry 1
beneficiary, recipient, enemy
Entry 2
opponent, rival

Collocations

anonymous benefactor, generous benefactor, wealthy benefactor
Entry 1
anonymous benefactor, generous benefactor, wealthy benefactor
Entry 2
generous benefactor, wealthy benefactor, anonymous benefactor

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