Benefaction

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Pronunciation: /ˌbɛnəˈfækʃən/

Definitions of benefaction

noun an act of conferring a benefit

Example Sentences

A1 The kind man's benefaction helped the homeless shelter.

A2 The local community center received a generous benefaction from a wealthy donor.

B1 The university's scholarship fund was boosted by a significant benefaction.

B2 The museum was able to expand its collection thanks to a substantial benefaction.

C1 The philanthropist's benefaction had a lasting impact on the education system.

C2 The benefaction of the billionaire was instrumental in the development of the new hospital wing.

Examples of benefaction in a Sentence

formal The wealthy philanthropist made a generous benefaction to the local hospital.

informal The kind donor gave a big benefaction to the school for new equipment.

slang The rich dude dropped a fat benefaction on the charity event.

figurative Her act of kindness was a benefaction to all those in need.

Grammatical Forms of benefaction

past tense

benefacted

plural

benefactions

comparative

more beneficent

superlative

most beneficent

present tense

benefacts

future tense

will benefact

perfect tense

have benefacted

continuous tense

is benefacting

singular

benefaction

positive degree

beneficent

infinitive

to benefact

gerund

benefacting

participle

benefacting

Origin and Evolution of benefaction

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'benefaction' originated from Latin, specifically from the word 'benefactio' which means 'doing good'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'benefaction' has come to be associated with acts of kindness or charitable donations, evolving from its original meaning of simply 'doing good'.