benefaction [noun]
Definition of benefaction:
- A donation or gift given to help someone or to support a cause.
- The act of doing good or providing a benefit, especially by giving to charity.
Sentence/Example of benefaction:
The wealthy philanthropist's benefaction helped build a new library.
She was grateful for the benefaction that funded her college education.
The museum received a substantial benefaction from an anonymous donor.
His benefaction to the hospital was acknowledged with a plaque in his honor.
The benefaction made it possible for the shelter to expand its services.
They relied on the benefaction of the community to keep the food bank running.
The university's research program thrived due to a generous benefaction.
Her benefaction to the orphanage ensured the children had new school supplies.
The benefaction of time and effort by volunteers is invaluable to nonprofit organizations.
The charity event raised a significant benefaction for disaster relief efforts.