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- DictionaryBe·nev·o·lence/bəˈnevəl(ə)ns/
noun
- 1. the quality of being well meaning; kindness.
Benevolence is an act of kindness or an inclination to be kind. It's the quality of someone who volunteers in a soup kitchen, tutors children for free, and helps old ladies cross the street. Helping your grandmother with her groceries is an act of benevolence — as long as she doesn’t pay you a dollar per bag.
3 days ago · noun. 1. Also: benevolentness. inclination or tendency to help or do good to others; charity. 2. an act of kindness. 3. (in the Middle Ages) a forced loan or contribution exacted by English kings from their nobility and subjects. Collins English Dictionary.
1. a. : marked by or disposed to doing good. a benevolent donor. b. : organized for the purpose of doing good. a benevolent society. 2. : marked by or suggestive of goodwill. benevolent smiles. benevolently adverb. benevolentness noun. Did you know? Benevolent Has a Good History.
Definition of benevolence noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
May 13, 2024 · ( countable) An altruistic gift or act. ( UK, historical) A kind of forced loan or contribution levied by kings without legal authority, first so called under Edward IV in 1473. Antonyms [ edit] malevolence. Derived terms [ edit] omnibenevolence. unbenevolence. Related terms [ edit]
1. Also: benevolentness inclination or tendency to help or do good to others; charity. 2. an act of kindness. 3. (Historical Terms) (in the Middle Ages) a forced loan or contribution exacted by English kings from their nobility and subjects.
the act of giving money or help to people or organizations that need it: The company has a record of benevolence to good causes. See. benevolent. Fewer examples. Animal-rights activists hope this trend heralds greater benevolence toward animals. Delivery of humaneness - of compassion, kindness, sensitivity, and benevolence - is a powerful tool.
