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View definitions for benefaction

benefaction

noun as in charitable donation

noun as in good deed

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Example Sentences

These chests were a kind of Mont de Piété, and to found them was at first the favourite form of benefaction.

A second chaplain was subsequently added by the benefaction of one William de Homelyn.

But though the most rigid economist might not have objected, would Burns have accepted such a benefaction, had it been offered?

The history of the Philharmonic Societys benefaction may properly be completed at this point.

I'll write to Whelpdale, and let him know that his benefaction has extended even to Sark.'

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On this page you'll find 52 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to benefaction, such as: aid, alms, contribution, donation, endowment, and gift.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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