Benefactor refers to someone who provides a gift.
Category: Confusing Words
Bell vs Belle
Bell is an instrument that rings when struck, and belle refers to an attractive or popular woman.
Believe vs Feel vs Think
Believe refers to a conviction or principle.
Being as vs Being that
Avoid these phrases in writing. Use because instead.
Behest vs Request
Behest refers to an authoritative command or urging.
Beckon call vs Beck and call
Beck and call is the correct phrase. The word beck is a shortened form of beckon, which means to make a mute signal or gesture to call someone over.
Because of vs Due to
Because of refers to cause and effect.
Beaut vs Butte
Beaut is an abbreviation for beauty, and butte refers to a hill or mountain with a steep slope.
Be sure and vs Be sure to
Be sure to is the correct phrase.
Bazaar vs Bizarre
Bazaar refers to a market where miscellaneous goods are sold.
Batter vs Dough
Batter is a thin mixture of flour and liquid (usually poured).
Bathos vs Pathos
Bathos is insincere or overdone sentimentality.