0 someone who gives money to help an organization, society, or person --
1 someone who gives money to help an organization, society, or person --
2 someone who gives money to a person or organization, usually without expecting anything back in return: --
There were also "vision mausoleums" built by pious benefactors who had experienced dreams.
Consider the undeniable transformation of so many 'rave' organisers from self-purported anarchists into capitalist benefactors.
On the other hand, they functioned as elaborate chantries and tombs for governing dynastic families and for prominent university personnel, dignitaries and benefactors.
The motives standardly attributed to benefactors largely disappear.
Tiberio was a noted social benefactor who was later made a cardinal.
They are extolled as public benefactors and national heroes.
The left hemisphere was the benefactor, at least if language is considered a blessing.
If it costs the benefactor little trouble to give a charitable donation, he would be acting optimally if the beneficiary experiences enormous happiness.
