a person or group that receives benefits, profits, or advantages.

a person designated as the recipient of funds or other property under a will, trust, insurance policy, etc.

Ecclesiastical . the holder of a benefice.

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giver , payer

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almsperson , assignee , devisee , donee , grantee , heir , heiress , inheritor , legatee , payee , possessor , receiver , recipient , stipendiary , successornotes:a benefactor is someone who provides a gift; a beneficiary is someone who receives benefits or favors , successor , user