CEFR C1

benefactor

noun

Meaning

A person who gives money or other help to a person or cause, especially a school, hospital, or charity.

Examples

The university honored its most generous benefactor with a new building named in her honor.
Without the support of an anonymous benefactor, the small theater company would have closed down.

Synonyms: donor, patron, sponsor, philanthropist

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benefactor (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛnɪfæktər/

Definition

A person who gives money or other help to a person or cause, especially a school, hospital, or charity.

Examples

The university honored its most generous benefactor with a new building named in her honor.
Without the support of an anonymous benefactor, the small theater company would have closed down.
He became a benefactor to several local artists, providing them with studios and materials.

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