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1. : the act of benefiting. 2. : a benefit conferred. especially : a charitable donation. Synonyms. alms. beneficence. charity. contribution. donation. philanthropy. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of benefaction in a Sentence. the generous benefaction from an anonymous donor meant the animal shelter could stay open.
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Benefaction definition: an act of conferring a benefit; the doing of good; a good deed. See examples of BENEFACTION used in a sentence.
BENEFACTION definition: 1. the act of giving something, such as money, to help an organization, society, or person: 2…. Learn more.
BENEFACTION meaning: 1. the act of giving something, such as money, to help an organization, society, or person: 2…. Learn more.
Benefaction is the process or action of benefitting someone, particularly when you're motivated by kindness. When your neighbor is gravely ill and everyone on your street takes turns cooking meals for their family, that's a type of benefaction.
ben·e·fac·tion. (bĕn′ə-făk′shən, bĕn′ə-făk′-) n. 1. The act of conferring aid of some sort. 2. A charitable gift or deed. [Late Latin benefactiō, benefactiōn-, from Latin benefactus, past participle of benefacere, to do a service : bene, well; see deu- in Indo-European roots + facere, to do; see dhē- in Indo-European roots .]
benefaction in American English. (ˈbenəˌfækʃən, ˌbenəˈfæk-) noun. 1. an act of conferring a benefit; the doing of good; a good deed. He is known throughout the region for his many benefactions. 2. the benefit conferred; charitable donation. to solicit benefactions for earthquake victims.
