benefactor
intermediateB2/ˈbɛnɪfæk.tər/ · ben-e-fac-tor
A person who gives money or other help to a person or cause.
Meanings
A person who gives money or other help to a person or cause.
وہ شخص جو کسی شخص یا مقصد کو پیسہ یا دوسری مدد فراہم کرتا ہے۔
احسان کرنے والا
ihsaan karne wala
Common Collocations
- generous benefactor
- major benefactor
- benefactor of the arts
Example Sentences
The benefactor donated a large sum to support the local community project.
احسان کرنے والے نے مقامی کمیونٹی کے پروجیکٹ کی حمایت کے لیے بڑی رقم عطیہ کی۔
ihsaan karne wale ne maqami community ke project ki himayat ke liye bari raqam atyiah ki.
She became a benefactor for the underprivileged children in her area.
وہ اپنے علاقے کے پسماندہ بچوں کی احسان کرنے والی بن گئی۔
woh apne ilaqe ke pasmanda bachon ki ihsaan karne wali ban gayi.
The organization thanked its benefactors for their generous support.
تنظیم نے اپنے خیر خواہوں کا ان کی فراخ دلانہ حمایت کے لیے شکریہ ادا کیا۔
tanzim ne apne kher khwahon ka unki faraq dilana himayat ke liye shukriya ada kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a 'benefactor' as someone who acts with beneficence.
Imagine a person handing over a check to a charity.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
احسان جو کرے میرے پر ملک و قوم کا ہو بھلا، تاج داروں کی ہو نعمت جو سب انسانوں کی ہو بھلائی۔
ihsaan jo kare mere par mulk o qaum ka ho bhala, taj daron ki ho ni'mat jo sab insano ki ho bhalaai.
A benefactor who does good for my country and people, May the blessings of royalty be for the welfare of all mankind.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
خوش رہو گے تو اچھا کریں گے
khush raho ge to achha karen ge
If you stay happy, you will do good.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "benefactor" — doer of good
First known use: 15th century
The term 'benefactor' has its roots in the Latin word 'benefacere' which means 'to do good'. It entered the English language in the late Middle Ages.