benefactives

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A form of benefactive — Of or pertaining to the linguistic form or case or the semantic role of the beneficiary of an action. Expressed in English as "on behalf of", "in behalf of", "on one's behalf", or similar.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of benefactive
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APA

benefactives. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/benefactives

MLA

“benefactives.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/benefactives. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “benefactives,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/benefactives.

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