benefactor
/ˈbɛnəˌfæktɚ/ noun C1- Somebody who gives a gift, often money to a charity. · anonymous benefactor· generous benefactor
- Someone who performs good or noble deeds.
Plural benefactors
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I shall always feel that you are a benefactor.
The Snake was quickly revived by the warmth, and resuming its natural instincts, bit its benefactor, inflicting on him a mortal wound.
The Eagle took flight, and pouncing upon a hare, brought it at once as an offering to his benefactor.
He was my benefactor, and all my desire was to carry out his wishes in every particular.
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