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Donee

The person to whom a gift or donation is made.

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Devisee 76% connected

One to whom a devise is made, or real estate given by will.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Legatee 76% connected

One to whom a legacy is bequeathed.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Pensionary 76% connected

Maintained by a pension; receiving a pension; as, pensionary spies.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Pensioner 76% connected

One in receipt of a pension; hence, figuratively, a dependent.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Receiver 76% connected

One who takes or receives in any manner.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Recipient 76% connected

A receiver; the person or thing that receives; one to whom, or that to which, anything is given or communicated; specifically, the receiver of a stil…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Beneficiary 92% connected

Holding some office or valuable possession, in subordination to another; holding under a feudal or other superior; having a dependent and secondary p…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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