Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Beneficiary.
How to pronounce beneficiary:
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Beneficiary - as an adjective
Having or arising from a benefice
Example: "A beneficiary baron"
Beneficiary - as a noun
The recipient of funds or other benefits
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
doneeHypernyms (Closely Related)
receiverrecipientHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The semantic role of the intended recipient who benefits from the happening denoted by the verb in the clause
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
benefactive roleExample Sentences
"The insurance policyholder named his wife as the sole beneficiary."
"As the only living relative, she was entitled to be the beneficiary of her late uncle's estate."
"The will stated that the beneficiary must be of legal age to inherit the property."
"He was the main beneficiary of his grandfather's estate."
"She named her sister as the beneficiary of her life insurance policy."
Word Game Points
Is BENEFICIARY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, beneficiary is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BENEFICIARY has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.
Is BENEFICIARY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, beneficiary is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBENEFICIARY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.
Is BENEFICIARY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, beneficiary is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBENEFICIARY has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.