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Benefactor vs Largess - What's the difference?

benefactor | largess |

As nouns the difference between benefactor and largess

is that benefactor is somebody who gives one a gift. Usually refers to someone who gives money to a charity or another form of organization while largess is generosity in the giving of gifts or money.

benefactor

English

(wikipedia benefactor)

Alternative forms

* benefactour

Noun

(en noun)
  • Somebody who gives one a gift. Usually refers to someone who gives money to a charity or another form of organization.

    • Related terms

    * benefactress * benefactrix * beneficiary * beneficent

    largess

    English

    Alternative forms

    * largesse

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • (uncountable) Generosity in the giving of gifts or money.
  • The gifts or money given in such a way.
  • A benevolent demeanor.

    • Synonyms

    * (generosity) benevolence, generosity, graciousness * (the gifts or money) boon

    Antonyms

    * (generosity) niggardliness, tight fistedness

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