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    benefaction
    /ˌbɛnɪˈfakʃn/

    noun

    • 1. a donation or gift: formal "an exceptional benefaction"

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › benefactionBenefaction Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    : a benefit conferred. especially : a charitable donation. Synonyms. alms. beneficence. charity. contribution. donation. philanthropy. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of benefaction in a Sentence. the generous benefaction from an anonymous donor meant the animal shelter could stay open.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBENEFACTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    the act of giving something, such as money, to help an organization, society, or person: Many of the artworks came to the museum through the benefaction of generous donors. The library is always grateful for the benefaction of supporters like you to keep its mission going. [ C ]

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › benefactionBENEFACTION Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Benefaction definition: an act of conferring a benefit; the doing of good; a good deed. See examples of BENEFACTION used in a sentence.

  5. www.thefreedictionary.com › benefactionBenefaction - definition of benefaction by The Free Dictionary

    n. 1. The act of conferring aid of some sort. 2. A charitable gift or deed. [Late Latin benefactiō, benefactiōn-, from Latin benefactus, past participle of benefacere, to do a service : bene, well; see deu- in Indo-European roots + facere, to do; see dhē- in Indo-European roots.] ben′e·fac′tive (-tĭv) adj.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › benefactionBenefaction - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    Benefaction is the act of being both extremely kind and very helpful. Your benefaction, volunteering every day and donating monthly, helps your local animal shelter immensely. Benefaction is the process or action of benefitting someone, particularly when you're motivated by kindness.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBENEFACTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    benefaction in American English. (ˈbenəˌfækʃən, ˌbenəˈfæk-) noun. 1. an act of conferring a benefit; the doing of good; a good deed. He is known throughout the region for his many benefactions. 2. the benefit conferred; charitable donation. to solicit benefactions for earthquake victims.

  8. www.yourdictionary.com › benefactionBenefaction Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

    An act of doing good; a benefit, a blessing. Wiktionary. More Noun Definitions (1) Synonyms: benevolence. present. philanthropy. kindness. gratuity. endowment. approbation. charity. gift. donation. grant. alms.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishbenefaction noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Oct 29, 2017 · Definition of benefaction noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › benefactionbenefaction | meaning of benefaction in Longman Dictionary of ...

    benefaction meaning, definition, what is benefaction: something, especially money, that someon...: Learn more.

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryAll resources related to 'benefaction' - Collins Online...

    A complete guide to the word "BENEFACTION": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.