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BENEFACTOR Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word benefactor. (exact relations)
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

Best Hypernyms For BENEFACTOR

Here is a list of related hypernyms for benefactor, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
contributor donor patron philanthropist sponsor supporter
Phrases (1)
good person

Alternatives for HELPER

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