Difference between Eleemosynary and Beneficent

What is the difference between Eleemosynary and Beneficent?

Eleemosynary as an adjective is relating to charity, alms, or almsgiving; intended for the distribution of charity; while Beneficent as an adjective is given to acts that are kind, charitable, philanthropic or beneficial.

Eleemosynary

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Relating to charity, alms, or almsgiving; intended for the distribution of charity; Given in charity or alms; having the nature of alms; as, eleemosynary assistance. Supported by charity; as, eleemosynary poor.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A beggar

Beneficent

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Given to acts that are kind, charitable, philanthropic or beneficial.

We hope you now know whether to use Eleemosynary or Beneficent in your sentence.

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