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BENEFICIARY

(adj., noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Beneficiary.

How to pronounce beneficiary:

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Beneficiary - as an adjective

Having or arising from a benefice

Example: "A beneficiary baron"

Beneficiary - as a noun

The recipient of funds or other benefits

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
donee6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
receiver13recipient13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The semantic role of the intended recipient who benefits from the happening denoted by the verb in the clause

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
benefactive role

Example Sentences

"The insurance policyholder named his wife as the sole beneficiary."
"As the only living relative, she was entitled to be the beneficiary of her late uncle's estate."
"The will stated that the beneficiary must be of legal age to inherit the property."
"He was the main beneficiary of his grandfather's estate."
"She named her sister as the beneficiary of her life insurance policy."
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Word Game Points

Is BENEFICIARY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, beneficiary is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BENEFICIARY has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is BENEFICIARY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, beneficiary is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BENEFICIARY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is BENEFICIARY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, beneficiary is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BENEFICIARY has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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