Related Searches
Nearby Words
| Main Entry: | |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | donor |
| Synonyms: | Santa Claus, aid, altruist, angel, assistant, backer, contributor, fairy godparent, fan, good Samaritan, grubstaker, helper, humanitarian, mark*, patron, philanthropist, promoter, protector, sponsor, subscriber, subsidizer, supporter, well-wisher |
| Notes: | a benefactor is someone who provides a gift; a beneficiary is someone who receives benefits or favors |
| Antonyms: | antagonist, opponent, opposer |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | donor |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | giver of gift |
| Synonyms: | Santa Claus, almsgiver, altruist, angel*, backer, benefactor, benefactress, bestower, conferrer, contributor, donator, grantor, heavy hitter, patron, philanthropist, presenter, savior, subscriber |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | humanitarian |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | person who gives generously |
| Synonyms: | Good Samaritan, altruist, benefactor, bleeding heart, do-gooder, good scout, helper, patron, philanthropist |
| Antonyms: | egoist, stingy |
| Main Entry: | philanthropist |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | humanitarian |
| Synonyms: | Good Samaritan, altruist, benefactor, bleeding heart, contributor, do-gooder, donor, good scout, helper, patron |
| Main Entry: | giver |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | donor |
| Synonyms: | Santa Claus, almsgiver, altruist, angel*, backer, benefactor, benefactress, bestower, conferrer, contributor, donator, grantor, heavy hitter, patron, philanthropist, presenter, savior, subscriber |
* = informal/non-formal usage
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition
Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
Cite This Source
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition
Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
Cite This Source
| Main Entry: | humanitarian |
| Part of Speech: | adjective, noun |
Related
Adjectives: |
chivalric, cosmopolitan, generous, humane, humanitarian, large-hearted, patriotic, philanthropic, public-spirited, utilitarian
|
| Concept: | Benefactor. |
| Category: | 2. Diffusive Sympathetic Affections |
| Synonyms: | |
| Antonyms: | evil doer |
| Browse Concept Index » | |
Copyright © 2013 Dictionary.com, LLC. All rights reserved.
