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   ben·e·fac·tion

   /ˌbenəˈfakSH(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. a donation or gift: formal "an exceptional benefaction"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from late Latin benefactio(n-), from bene facere ‘do good (to)’, from bene ‘well’ + facere ‘do’.

   Scrabble Points: 18

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   Benefaction is the act of benefiting or a benefit conferred, especially a charitable donation. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Benefaction is an act of conferring a benefit or doing good, especially by giving a donation to charity. Learn the origin, pronunciation and usage of this word with examples from literature and history.

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   Benefaction is the act or something given to help an organization, society, or person. Learn more about this formal word, its pronunciation, and related words and phrases.

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   Benefaction is the act of being both extremely kind and very helpful. Your benefaction, volunteering every day and donating monthly, helps your local animal shelter immensely. Benefaction is the process or action of benefitting someone, particularly when you're motivated by kindness.

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   Benefaction is the act of doing good, especially by giving a donation to charity. Find the origin, pronunciation, and translations of benefaction in English and other languages.

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   Benefaction is the act of doing good or helping others, especially by giving money or other aid as a charitable donation. Learn more about the origin, synonyms, and examples of benefaction from YourDictionary.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBENEFACTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Benefaction is the act of doing good or helping others, especially by giving money to charity. Learn the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of benefaction with sentences from Collins English Dictionary.