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- DictionaryBe·nev·o·lence/bəˈnevəl(ə)ns/
noun
- 1. the quality of being well meaning; kindness.
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.
4 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. 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.
benevolence. the quality of being kind, helpful and generous. Definition of benevolence noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Benevolence definition: desire to do good to others; goodwill; charitableness. See examples of BENEVOLENCE used in a sentence.
Sep 18, 2023 · ( uncountable) Disposition to do good. ( uncountable) Charitable kindness. ( 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. Related terms [ edit]
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.
