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   Be·nev·o·lent

   /bəˈnevəl(ə)nt/

   

   adjective

   • 1. well meaning and kindly: "a benevolent smile" Similar kindkindlykindheartedwarmheartedtenderheartedbig-heartedgood-naturedgoodgracioustolerantbenigncompassionatecaringsympatheticconsideratethoughtfulwell meaningobligingaccommodatinghelpfuldecentneighborlypublic-spiritedcharitablealtruistichumanehumanitarianphilanthropicgenerousmagnanimousmunificentunselfishungrudgingunstintingopenhandedfree-handedfreeliberallavishbountifulbeneficentindulgentliterary:bounteousrare:benignantOpposite unkindtightfisted
   • ▪ (of an organization) serving a charitable rather than a profit-making purpose: "a benevolent fund" Similar charitablenon-profit-makingnonprofitnot-for-profithistorical:almsgivingrare:eleemosynary

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French benivolent, from Latin bene volent- ‘well wishing’, from bene ‘well’ + velle ‘to wish’.

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   • 1. benevolently adverb

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   BENEVOLENT definition: kind, generous, and helpful.

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   gifts from several benevolent alumni. Synonyms: altruistic , philanthropic , benign , liberal , generous , humane , kind , good intended for benefits rather than profit:

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   Definition of benevolent adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   A person or entity that is benevolent exhibits a generous and compassionate nature, often seeking to contribute positively to the lives of those they interact with. This term reflects an inherent inclination to perform acts of kindness, support charitable causes, and extend help without expecting anything in return.

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   benevolent meaning, definition, what is benevolent: kind and generous: Learn more.

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   A complete guide to the word "BENEVOLENT": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

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   Benevolence definition: desire to do good to others; goodwill; charitableness. See examples of BENEVOLENCE used in a sentence.