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benevolent (adjective), more benevolent, most benevolent
1. A reference to a desire to do good things for other people, of a kindly disposition, charitable, generous: An anonymous and benevolent donor provided funds to help the homeless people in Hugo's community.
2. Pertaining to an organized effort to do good things for people: Rene's sister volunteered to work with a benevolent organization that helps elderly people get the help that they need so they can stay in their homes if that is their desire.
A tendency to provide happiness for others.
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Descriptive of concern for the well-being of other people.
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Disposed to promote the prosperity and happiness of others.
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This entry is located in the following units: bene-, ben-, beni- (page 2) -olent, -ulent (page 1) Quotes: Generosity, Benevolence, Altruism (page 1) volen-, volunt-, voli-, vol- (page 1)
Word Entries at Get Words: “benevolent”
benevolent, more benevolent, most benevolent
Relating to the promotion of happiness and well being for others; conveying charitable feelings. (3)
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