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BENEFACTION
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
An act intending or showing kindness and good will
Synonyms:
benefaction; benevolence
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Hypernyms ("benefaction" is a kind of...):
benignity; kindness (a kind act)
Derivation:
benefact (help as a benefactor)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A contribution of money or assistance
Classified under:
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession
Hypernyms ("benefaction" is a kind of...):
contribution; donation (a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause)
Derivation:
benefact (help as a benefactor)
