Question

Mention a word which explains the meaning of 'a person who gives money or other help to an artist'?
A. Lorenzo
B. Benefactor
C. Pioneer
D. Noble

Answer 1

Hint:We need to look for a word that means ‘a person who gives money or other help to an artist’. Among the given options we will look for a word that means something close to words like contributor, backer, promoter. These words mean ‘a person who gives money or other help to an artist’.

Complete answer:
Let us analyse each option individually in detail to figure out the correct answer with the help of the above stated hint.
Lorenzo:- The word ‘lorenzo’ means saint. This is not close to the meaning we ate looking for, therefore, this is not the correct option.
Benefactor:- The word ‘benefactor’ means a kind helper, a person who offers some kind of benefit or help. This is close to the meaning ‘a person who gives money or other help to an artist’. Therefore, this is the correct option.
Pioneer:- The word ‘pioneer’ means a person or a group who is the first or the earliest in any field. This is not close to the meaning we are looking for. Therefore, this is not the correct option.
Noble:- The word ‘noble’ means distinguished by a rank or title. This is not the meaning we are looking for. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

Hence, the correct answer is option B.

Note:Some other words that mean closer to ‘a person who gives money or other help to an artist’, are patron, philanthropist, supporter. These words are synonymous to the word ‘benefactor’. Some words which are opposite in meaning to the word ‘benefactor’ are opposer, antagonist.