1. an act of doing good or giving help; a charitable donation or gift
Usage: formal
2. the practice of doing good deeds or giving to charity
Usage: formal

Examples

• The wealthy businessman’s benefaction helped build the new hospital wing.
• Her generous benefaction to the scholarship fund will help dozens of students.
• The museum was established through the benefaction of several prominent families.
• His lifelong commitment to benefaction earned him recognition from many charities.
• The benefaction provided clean water to the entire village.
• Through her benefaction, the library was able to expand its children’s section.