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- DictionaryBe·nev·o·lence/bəˈnevəl(ə)ns/
noun
- 1. the quality of being well meaning; kindness.
1. : disposition to do good. a king known for his benevolence. 2. a. : an act of kindness. b. : a generous gift. 3. : a compulsory contribution or tax levied by certain English kings with no other authority than the claim of prerogative (see prerogative sense 1b) Did you know? Part of benevolence comes from the Latin root meaning "wish".
noun. desire to do good to others; goodwill; charitableness: to be filled with benevolence toward one's fellow creatures. Antonyms: malevolence. an act of kindness; a charitable gift: She bequeathed many benevolences from her vast fortune. English History. a forced contribution to the sovereign. benevolence. / bɪˈnɛvələns / noun.
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 towards animals. Delivery of humaneness - of compassion, kindness, sensitivity, and benevolence - is a powerful tool.
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.
5 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.
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]
