BENEFACTION

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

An act intending or showing kindness and good will

Synonyms:

benefaction; benevolence

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Hypernyms ("benefaction" is a kind of...):

benignity; kindness (a kind act)

Derivation:

benefact (help as a benefactor)

Meaning:

A contribution of money or assistance

Classified under:

Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession

Hypernyms ("benefaction" is a kind of...):

contribution; donation (a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause)

Derivation:

benefact (help as a benefactor)