Benefactor

Meaning

a person who gives money or other help to support a person or cause; a patron

a person who gives money or help to a cause or individual

Example Sentences

The anonymous benefactor donated millions to the hospital.

The school received a large donation from an anonymous benefactor.

Synonyms

patron, donor, sponsor, supporter, philanthropist

Entry 1

patron, donor, sponsor, supporter, philanthropist

Entry 2

supporter, donor, patron, sponsor

Antonyms

beneficiary, recipient, enemy, opponent, rival

Entry 1

beneficiary, recipient, enemy

Entry 2

opponent, rival

Collocations

anonymous benefactor, generous benefactor, wealthy benefactor

Entry 1

anonymous benefactor, generous benefactor, wealthy benefactor

Entry 2

generous benefactor, wealthy benefactor, anonymous benefactor