benefactor

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of BENEFACTOR

one that helps another with gifts or money <an anonymous benefactor gave the school a dozen new computers>

Synonyms angel, donator, donor, fairy godmother, Maecenas, patron, sugar daddy

Related Words benefactress, patroness; almoner, almsgiver, philanthropist; altruist, bestower, contributor, giver; helper, subscriber, supporter; guardian angel, protector, savior (or saviour)

Near Antonyms beneficiary, donee, giftee, recipient

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