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BENEFACT
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I. (verb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Help as a benefactor
Example:
The father benefacted his daughter in more ways than she was aware of
Classified under:
Verbs of political and social activities and events
Hypernyms (to "benefact" is one way to...):
aid; assist; help (give help or assistance; be of service)
Sentence frames:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody
Derivation:
benefaction (an act intending or showing kindness and good will)
benefaction (a contribution of money or assistance)
