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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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   What does benefaction mean?

   • Late Latin benefaction-, benefactio, from Latin bene facere to do good to, from bene + facere to do — more at do 1635, in the meaning defined at sense 1 “Benefaction.”

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   What is the etymology of Benefaction?

   • Etymology: From benefactionem, from benefacere. 1. The act of conferring a benefit. 2. The benefit conferred; which is the more usual sense. One part of the benefactions, was the expression of a generous and grateful mind. Francis Atterbury.

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   What is another word for benefaction?

   • Another word for benefaction. Something given to a charity or cause: alms, beneficence, charity, contribution, donation, gift, handout, offering, subscription. A charitable deed: beneficence, benevolence, benignity, favor, kindliness, kindness, oblation, office (often used in plural), philanthropy.

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   What does generous benefaction mean?

   • A generous benefaction from his uncle allowed him to attend college. You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: What is the pronunciation of benefaction? BENEFACTION meaning: 1. the act of giving something, such as money, to help an organization, society, or person: 2….

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   BENEFACTION definition: 1. the act of giving something, such as money, to help an organization, society, or person: 2…. Learn more.

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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.

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   BENEFACTION meaning: 1. the act of giving something, such as money, to help an organization, society, or person: 2…. Learn more.

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   Benefaction is the act of being both extremely kind and very helpful. Your benefaction, volunteering every day and donating monthly, helps your local animal shelter immensely. Benefaction is the process or action of benefitting someone, particularly when you're motivated by kindness.

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   2 meanings: 1. the act of doing good, esp by giving a donation to charity 2. the donation or help given.... Click for more definitions.

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   Define benefaction. benefaction synonyms, benefaction pronunciation, benefaction translation, English dictionary definition of benefaction. n. 1. The act of conferring aid of some sort. 2. A charitable gift or deed. ben′e·fac′tive adj. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth...