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单词 fairy godmothers
释义

fairy godmother

noun

: a generous friend or benefactor

Synonyms

  • angel
  • benefactor
  • donator
  • donor
  • Maecenas
  • patron
  • sugar daddy
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Example Sentences

when it came time for the girl to go to college, Aunt Edna once again proved to be a reliable fairy godmother
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Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

fairy godmothers

noun

plural of fairy godmother
as in donors
one that helps another with gifts or money when it came time for the girl to go to college, Aunt Edna once again proved to be a reliable fairy godmother

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • donors
  • donators
  • sugar daddies
  • benefactors
  • contributors
  • patrons
  • benefactresses
  • angels
  • Maecenases
  • guardian angels
  • almsgivers
  • supporters
  • subscribers
  • almoners
  • patronesses
  • helpers
  • philanthropists
  • bestowers
  • protectors
  • givers
  • altruists
  • saviors
  • saviours

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • beneficiaries
  • recipients
  • donees
  • giftees
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