First Known Use: 1635
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benefaction
noun ben·e·fac·tion \ˌbe-nə-ˈfak-shən\
Definition of BENEFACTION
1
: the act of benefiting
2
: a benefit conferred; especially : a charitable donation
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Origin of BENEFACTION
Late Latin benefaction-, benefactio, from Latin bene facere to do good to, from bene + facere to do — more at do
Related to BENEFACTION
- Synonyms
- alms, contribution, beneficence, charity, donation, philanthropy
Rhymes with BENEFACTION
abreaction, chain reaction, common fraction, complex fraction, counteraction, dark reaction, direct action, interaction, liquefaction, malefaction, overaction, petrifaction, police action, proper fraction, putrefaction, rarefaction, retroaction, satisfaction, simple fraction, single-action, stupefaction, tumefaction
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