benefaction
benefaction · benefactions
An act of doing good; a benefit, a blessingAn act of doing good; a benefit, a blessing.
/bɛnɪˈfakʃ(ə)n/
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)An act of doing good; a benefit, a blessing.
an act intending or showing kindness and good will
(countable, uncountable)An act of charity; almsgiving.
Origin
From Latin benefactiōnem, from benefacere (“to benefit”).From Latin benefactiōnem, from benefacere (“to benefit”).
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Forms
plural: benefactions| Singular | benefaction |
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Synonyms
6 synonymsClose in meaning
- an act intending or showing kindness and good will:benevolence
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable