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- pronunciation:
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faek
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- Word Parts
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noun |
| definition: |
one who benefits or helps an individual or an institution, usu. by giving money.
The university library is named after one of the school's benefactors.The painter suffered much hardship after his benefactor withdrew his support.- similar words:
- friend, patron
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| related words: |
ancestor |
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| derivation: |
benefactress (n.) |
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