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benefact

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To benefit; to act as benefactor toward.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: nonstandard, rare, transitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

help as a benefactor

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • The father benefacted his daughter in more ways than she was aware of

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: help, assist, aid

History

Etymology

Back-formation from benefactor.