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    Be·nev·o·lence
    /bəˈnevəl(ə)ns/

    noun

    • 1. the quality of being well meaning; kindness.
  2. 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.

  3. Definition of benevolence noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  4. be•nev•o•lence (bə nev′ ə ləns), n. desire to do good to others; goodwill; charitableness: to be filled with benevolence toward one's fellow creatures. an act of kindness; a charitable gift. World History [ Eng. Hist.]a forced contribution to the sovereign. Latin benevolentia. See benevolent, - ence.

  5. In modern English, 'benevolence' refers to the quality or act of being kind, generous, and inclined to do good, reflecting its historical association with goodwill and the desire to benefit others.

  6. noun. These are words and phrases related to benevolence. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of benevolence. The playground director smiled with benevolence at the noisy children. Synonyms. good will. kindliness. kindheartedness. kindness. compassion. benignity. Antonyms. ill will. unkindness.

  7. Define Benevolence. Benevolence is a term that refers to the act of doing good or showing kindness towards others. It is the quality of being well-meaning and kind-hearted towards others without expecting anything in return. Benevolence is often associated with acts of charity, generosity, and compassion.

  8. The old man's gift of funds for the new library was an unexpected benevolence. synonyms: benefaction, kindliness, kindness, philanthropy similar words: charity, contribution, donation, favor, generosity, gift, munificence, present: related words: compassion, good, mercy

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