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Of roles and generosity: unpacking "benefactor" vs. "giver"
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Lloyd Cooper 03/10/2024, 03:25
Lloyd Cooper 03/10/2024, 03:25English.me team member
What is similar?
Both refer to someone who provides something to others.
What is different?
A "benefactor" typically provides significant help, often financial or philanthropic, with a formal or altruistic connotation, while "giver" is more general and informal, referring to anyone who gives something.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Benefactor- The university received a large donation from an anonymous benefactor.
- She became a benefactor of the arts, supporting numerous local artists.
- He was a generous giver, always ready to help those in need.
- As a gift giver, she was thoughtful and always selected the perfect present.
Difference
