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- Dictionarybe·nev·o·lence/bəˈnevəl(ə)ns/
noun
- 1. the quality of being well meaning; kindness.
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Benevolence is a noun that means kindness, generosity, or a disposition to do good. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles from Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Benevolence is the quality of being kind and helpful, or the act of giving money or help to people or organizations that need it. Learn more about this word, its pronunciation, synonyms, and translations in different languages.
Benevolence definition: desire to do good to others; goodwill; charitableness. See examples of BENEVOLENCE used in a sentence.
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.
Definition of benevolence noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. desire to do good to others; goodwill; charitableness. to be filled with benevolence toward one's fellow creatures. 2. an act of kindness; a charitable gift.
benevolence. ( bɪˈnɛvələns) n. 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.
