Benefactor Synonyms and Antonyms

bĕnə-făktər
A person who supports or champions an activity, cause, or institution, for example
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. friend
  2. angel
  3. patron
  4. sponsor
  5. backer
  6. contributor
  7. aid
  8. donor
  9. grantor
  10. grubstaker
  11. helper
  12. humanitarian
  13. supporter
  14. maecenas
  15. philanthropist
  16. promoter
  17. samaritan
  18. savior
A person who gives to a charity or cause
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. helper
  2. benefactress
  3. contributor
  4. protector
  5. donator
  6. donor
  7. angel
  8. giver
Antonyms:
  1. opponent
  2. opposer
  3. antagonist

Words Related to Benefactor

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Benefactor Sentence Examples

  • After thanking his benefactor and dropping off his bike for repairs, he stopped for a quick bite to eat.

  • He founded the university of Jena and was a benefactor to that of Leipzig.

  • The services are free for the benefactor.

  • Williams, who was a generous benefactor of St John's College, Cambridge, died on the 25th of March 1650.

  • He is kind, he is one of God's chosen, he's a benefactor, he once gave me ten rubles, I remember.

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