benefaction

benefaction
    n 1: a contribution of money or assistance
    2: an act intending or showing kindness and good will [syn:
       {benevolence}, {benefaction}]
    

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.
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   2. A benefit conferred; esp. a charitable donation.
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   Syn: Gift; present; gratuity; boon; alms.
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30 Moby Thesaurus words for "benefaction":
      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