Synonyms for

Beneficiaries

Verb / ˌbenʌˈfɪʃi:ˌeri:z / Another word for beneficiaries — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Beneficiaries are people or organizations that receive benefits or profits from something.

Synonyms & similar words

beneficiary benefactiverole donee recipients heirs legatees successors inheritor payees donees assignees grantees claimants entitled devisees legatees receivers assigns trustees donees hierophants receivers

Synonyms by register

Formal

recipients heirs legatees successors

Informal

winners lucky ones people who get stuff

Literary

inheritors acquirers

Antonyms

detractors opponents antagonists adversaries enemies rivals

Common collocations

  • primary beneficiaries
  • sole beneficiary
  • beneficiaries of the trust
  • beneficiaries of the will
  • designated beneficiaries
  • future beneficiaries
  • beneficiaries receive

Word family

noun beneficiary
verb benefit
adjective beneficial
adverb beneficially

Usage note

Typically refers to someone who receives something of value, often through a will, trust, or insurance policy. Avoid using it for general recipients of aid unless the context is formal.

Example sentences

  1. The beneficiaries of the will were surprised by the amount they received.
  2. The beneficiaries of the scholarship were chosen based on academic merit.
  3. The beneficiaries of the company's profits were the shareholders.
  4. The beneficiaries of the charity were grateful for the support.
  5. The beneficiaries of the trust received regular payments.

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