HyperDic: benefice

English > 2 senses of the word benefice:
NOUNpossessionbenefice, ecclesiastical beneficean endowed church office giving income to its holder
VERBpossessionbeneficeendow with a benefice
English > benefice: 2 senses > noun 1, possession
MeaningAn endowed church office giving income to its holder.
Synonymecclesiastical benefice
NarrowersinecureA benefice to which no spiritual or pastoral duties are attached
Broaderspiritualty, spirituality, church propertyProperty or income owned by a church
Spanishbeneficio eclesiástico, beneficio
Catalanbenefici eclesiàstic, benefici
Adjectivesbeneficiaryhaving or arising from a benefice
Verbsbeneficeendow with a benefice
English > benefice: 2 senses > verb 1, possession
Meaningendow with a benefice.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody with something
Broaderendow, dowerFurnish with an endowment
Spanishbeneficiar
Nounsbeneficean endowed church office giving income to its holder
beneficiarythe recipient of funds or other benefits

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