Definition of Benefactor

someone who helps another person, group, etc., by giving money

Examples of Benefactor in a sentence

The anonymous benefactor did not want his church donation made public. 🔊

After the university received ten million dollars from a benefactor, it was able to add a new branch to the library.  🔊

My aunt received an award for being a benefactor to the public school. 🔊

If it were not for a benefactor, I would never have had the money to fly home for the holidays.  🔊

The homeless shelter needs a benefactor to give it a sizable donation so it can expand into a larger facility.  🔊

While I do not have the funds to become a benefactor of your charity, I can donate my time and computer skills as an office worker.  🔊

Does anyone know the name of the benefactor who bought the former soldier and his family a new home?  🔊

Elizabeth cried tears of joy when she learned her benefactor was going to pay all of her college expenses.  🔊

Without aid from a kind benefactor, I would never have had the money to start my own restaurant.  🔊

The new hospital is named after Mr. Lakewood, the facility’s largest benefactor.  🔊

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