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benefaction

ben·e·fac·tion

benefaction

 
pronunciation:
be n faek shn
features:
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: performance of a good deed or good deeds that benefit a person or institution, often a charitable organization.
This community will always remember him for his benefaction, esp. his volunteer efforts that helped out so many children.
similar words:
benevolence, charity, philanthropy
definition 2: a gift or donation, esp, to a charitable instititution.
The local church benefitted greatly from the wealthy woman's many benefactions.
similar words:
alms, charity, philanthropy
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