benefaction

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of BENEFACTION

a gift of money or its equivalent to a charity, humanitarian cause, or public institution <the generous benefaction from an anonymous donor meant the animal shelter could stay open>

Synonyms alms, benefaction, beneficence, charity, donation, philanthropy

Related Words offering, tithe; bequest, endowment, legacy; aid, assistance, dole, handout, relief, welfare; grant, subsidy; benevolence, bestowal, largesse (also largess), present, presentation

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