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noun
- 1. the quality of being well meaning; kindness.
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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".
BENEVOLENCE definition: 1. the quality of being kind and helpful: 2. the act of giving money or help to people or…. Learn more.
Synonyms for BENEVOLENCE: kindness, service, mercy, privilege, grace, indulgence, courtesy, blessing; Antonyms of BENEVOLENCE: interference, obstacle, hindrance, impediment, hurdle, malevolence, venom, intolerance.
noun. The disposition to do good; good will; charitableness; love of mankind, accompanied with a desire to promote their happiness. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary. How to define Benevolence? Benevolence definition, meaning and example sentences.
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.
Benevolence definition: desire to do good to others; goodwill; charitableness. See examples of BENEVOLENCE used in a sentence.
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.
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. 3. English History. a forced contribution to the sovereign. ANTONYMS 1. malevolence. Most material © 2005, 1997, 1991 by Penguin Random House LLC.
noun. An inclination to perform kind, charitable acts. American Heritage. An inclination to do good; kindliness. Webster's New World. A kindly act. American Heritage. 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
