'Benefaction' definitions:
Definition of 'benefaction'
(from WordNet)
noun
A contribution of money or assistance
noun
An act intending or showing kindness and good will [syn: benevolence, benefaction]
Definition of 'Benefaction'
From: GCIDE
- Benefaction \Ben`e*fac"tion\, n. [L. benefactio, fr. benefacere to do good to one; bene well + facere to do. See Benefit.]
- 1. The act of conferring a benefit. --Johnson. [1913 Webster]
- 2. A benefit conferred; esp. a charitable donation. [1913 Webster]
- Syn: Gift; present; gratuity; boon; alms. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'benefaction'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- act of grace,
- act of kindness,
- alms,
- beneficence,
- benefit,
- benevolence,
- benignity,
- blessing,
- boon,
- charity,
- contribution,
- courtesy,
- favor,
- good deed,
- good offices,
- good turn,
- grace,
- kind deed,
- kind offices,
- kindly act,
- kindness,
- labor of love,
- manna,
- mercy,
- mitzvah,
- obligation,
- offering,
- office,
- service,
- turn