Ally
Ally noun - Someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support.
Benefactor and ally are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Benefactor" instead a noun "Ally".
Nearby Words: allying, Allie
Benefactor
Benefactor noun - One that helps another with gifts or money.
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Synonyms for Benefactor
Ally and benefactor are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ally" instead a noun "Benefactor".
Nearby Words: benefaction, benefactress
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The Federation: The Terran Alliance, the group's main benefactor and major ally.
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Unfortunately, technology is very real, as their longtime rivals the Lizards prove when they ally with a benefactor to unleash a Super Weapon Surprise, using shockingly futuristic war-tech like Humongous Mecha and laser rifles to conquer the Kingdom of Thundera in one night.
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They're led by a tall, deep-voiced gargoyle named Kai, have a policeman ally, and as it turns out later, they're actually being manipulated by a shifty Japanese businessman named Taro who's set himself up as the gargoyles' benefactor.
Source: Western Animation / Gargoyles
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