About The Word Benefaction
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Benefaction
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What's The Definition Of Benefaction?
[n] an act intending or showing kindness and good will
[n] a contribution of money or assistance Synonyms | Synonyms for Benefaction: benevolence Related Terms | Find terms related to Benefaction: act of grace | act of kindness | alms | beneficence | benefit | benevolence | benignity | blessing | boon | charity | contribution | courtesy | favor | good deed | good offices | good turn | grace | kind deed | kind offices | kindly act | kindness | labor of love | manna | mercy | mitzvah | obligation | offering | office | service | turn See Also | benignity | contribution | donation | kindness Benefaction In Webster's Dictionary \Ben`e*fac"tion\, n. [L. benefactio, fr. benefacere
to do good to one; bene well + facere to do. See {Benefit}.]
1. The act of conferring a benefit. --Johnson.
2. A benefit conferred; esp. a charitable donation.
Syn: Gift; present; gratuity; boon; alms.
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