BENEFACTOR Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word benefactor. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for BENEFACTOR
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helper | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose • a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help) | ||||||||
angel | nounn | |||||||
noun • the highest waterfall; has more than one leap; flow varies seasonally • spiritual being attendant upon God • person of exceptional holiness • someone who provides financial support for some venture | ||||||||
backer | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone who provides financial support for some venture | ||||||||
benefactress | nounn | |||||||
noun • a woman benefactor | ||||||||
contributor | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money • a writer whose work is published in a newspaper or magazine or as part of a book | ||||||||
donor | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • person who makes a gift of property • (medicine) someone who gives blood or tissue or an organ to be used in another person (the host) | ||||||||
patron | nounn | |||||||
noun • a regular customer • the proprietor of an inn • someone who supports or champions something | ||||||||
philanthropist | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being | ||||||||
sponsor | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • someone who supports or champions something • an advocate who presents a person (as for an award or a degree or an introduction etc.) verb • assume sponsorship of • assume responsibility for or leadership of • do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of | ||||||||
supporter | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who backs a politician or a team etc. • someone who supports or champions something • a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose • a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve) • a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise |