English Explanatory Dictionary

benefaction

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An act of doing good; a benefit, a blessing.
  2. An act of charity; almsgiving.

Pronunciation

/bɛnɪˈfakʃ(ə)n/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-benefaction.wav

Word forms

benefaction benefactions

Etymology

From Latin benefactiōnem, from benefacere (“to benefit”).

Synonyms

almsdeed almsgiving benefaction donation oblation

Related words

affordment
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