| word | benefactor |
|---|---|
| definition | Someone who helps another person or group, especially by giving money. |
| eg_sentence | An anonymous benefactor had given $15 million to establish an ecological institute at the university. |
| explanation | A benefactor may be involved in almost any field. One may endow a scholarship fund; another may give money to expand a library; still another may leave a generous sum to a hospital in her will. The famous benefactions of John D. Rockefeller included the gifts that established the University of Chicago, the Rockefeller Foundation, and Rockefeller University. Many benefactors have reported that giving away their money turned out to be the most rewarding thing they ever did |
| IPA | ˈbɛnəˌfæktər |
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