* Benefactor: A person who gives money or other help to a person or cause.
* Beneficiary: A person who receives something, especially money or property, as a result of a will or other legal document.
* Beneficence: The quality of being kind and generous; the act of doing good deeds.
* Benign: Kind and gentle; not harmful or dangerous.
* Benefit: An advantage or profit gained from something.
* Benevolent: Well-meaning and kindly.
* Benediction: A blessing, especially one given at the end of a religious service.
These words all share the Latin root "bene," meaning "well" or "good."