benefaction
/ˌbɛnəˈfækʃən/
noun
- A generous gift or donation, usually money, given to help a person or organization.
- The library was built thanks to a large benefaction from a local business owner.
- Her benefaction to the scholarship fund allowed ten students to attend college.
- The museum's new wing was funded by a private benefaction.
- The act of doing good or giving help to others.
- The community remembered her years of benefaction to the homeless shelter.
- His benefaction extended beyond money to volunteering his time and skills.
- They praised the benefaction of the anonymous donor who paid for the playground.
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