Choose the word similar in meaning to the given word.
BENEFACTOR
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Patron
Benefactor means a person who gives money or help to a person or a cause. Its synonym is patron. Example: A kind benefactor paid for the new library in our village school.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Beneficiary | a person who receives money or help (the one who gets help, not the giver) | Sunita was the first beneficiary of the new scholarship. |
| (2) Adversary | an enemy or opponent (the opposite of benefactor) | In the debate final, Karan faced his old adversary from Delhi. |
| (3) Ancestor | a family member who lived long ago | Our ancestors built this haveli about two hundred years ago. |
| (4) Patron (answer) | a person who supports a person, group or cause, often with money (same as benefactor) | The old merchant was a patron of young classical singers. |
| Synonyms of benefactor: patron, sponsor, donor, supporter Antonyms of benefactor: enemy, opponent, adversary |