Vocabulary
Benefactor
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
a person who gives money or other help to a person or cause.
Urdu meaning
مالی تعاون کرنے والا، مدد گار، محسن
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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Adding to Iran`s regional challenges, Saudi Arabia is reportedly contemplating repaying Syria`s $15 million debt to the World Bank, potentially positioning itself as a benefactor in Syria`s reconstruction efforts.
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Escalating US-Iran tensions
— 2025-05-03
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Even though he lost his father when he was a baby, one day he would become `the father and benefactor of thousands of fatherless children, widows and poor people.
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Daughter`s tribute
— 2025-04-27
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The fact is that with the change of guard in Washington, Ukraine has lost its major benefactor and financier.
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Black Sea truce
— 2025-03-27
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His benefactor, Russian President Putin, has granted him asylum, to live and die in Moscow.
Dawn Editorials —
Shadow president
— 2024-12-12
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He too noticed `how unhappy Manmohan Singh looked when occupying the chair ahead of Sonia Gandhi, his benefactor`.
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Lamboo` Nayar
— 2024-09-12
Synonyms
patron, benefactress, supporter, backer, helper, sponsor, promoter, champion, donor
Antonyms
foe, opponent, disfavorer, antagonist
Curator example
“a low-interest loan from a benefactor allowed them to build a floor for the exhibition hall”
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