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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 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.
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.
Definition of benevolence noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
A kindly, charitable act or gift; beneficence. Webster's New World. A gift given out of generosity. American Heritage. More Noun Definitions (5) Synonyms: good will. altruism. charity. kindness. benefaction. unrevengefulness. self-pity. rewardingness. forgivingness. philanthropy. kindheartedness. grace. goodwill. charitableness.
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.
