BENEFACT

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

Help as a benefactor

Example:

The father benefacted his daughter in more ways than she was aware of

Classified under:

Verbs of political and social activities and events

Hypernyms (to "benefact" is one way to...):

aid; assist; help (give help or assistance; be of service)

Sentence frames:

Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody

Derivation:

benefaction (an act intending or showing kindness and good will)

benefaction (a contribution of money or assistance)