beneficiary

/ben-uh-FISH-ee-air-ee/noun

a person who receives benefits or advantages from something

She was named the sole beneficiary of her aunt's estate.
Synonyms
recipient, heir, legatee
Antonyms
benefactor, donor
Root
bene- (good)
Memory hook
bene (good) + ficiary (receiver): the one good things flow to.

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