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benefactor
n : a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help) [syn: helper]
cf. beneficiary
adj : having or arising from a benefice; "a beneficiary baron"
n 1: the recipient of funds or other benefits [syn: donee]
2: the semantic role of the intended recipient who benefits from the happening denoted by the verb in the clause [syn: benefactive role]
beneficial
adj 1: promoting or enhancing well-being; "an arms limitation agreement beneficial to all countries"; "the beneficial effects of a temperate climate"; "the experience was good for her" [syn: good]
2: tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health; "beneficial effects of a balanced diet"; "a good night's sleep"; "the salutary influence of pure air" [syn: good, salutary]
Synonyms: beneficial, profitable, advantageous
These adjectives apply to what promotes a favorable result or gain. Beneficial is said of what enhances well-being: a trade agreement beneficial to all countries. Profitable refers to what yields material gain or useful compensation: profitable speculation on the stock market. Something advantageous affords improvement in relative position or in chances of success: found it socially advantageous to entertain often and well
첫댓글 benefactor 후원자 = patron