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noun
An act of doing good; a benefit, a blessing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
An act of charity; almsgiving.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
an act intending or showing kindness and good will
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: benevolence
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: kindness, benignity
noun
a contribution of money or assistance
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: contribution, donation
History
From Latin benefactiōnem, from benefacere (“to benefit”).
Across languages
9 source translations are retained for this English entry.
