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    benevolent
    /bɪˈnɛvələnt/

    adjective

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of benevolent in English - Cambridge Dictionary

    Benevolent means kind and helpful, or giving money or help to people or organizations that need it. Learn more about the word, its usage and related terms from Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › benevolentBenevolent Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Benevolent means marked by or disposed to doing good, or showing goodwill. Learn the word history, synonyms, examples, and related articles from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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  5. www.thefreedictionary.com › benevolentBenevolent - definition of benevolent by The Free Dictionary

    1. intending or showing goodwill; kindly; friendly: a benevolent smile; a benevolent old man. 2. doing good or giving aid to others, rather than making profit; charitable: a benevolent organization.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › benevolentBenevolent - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Definitions of benevolent. adjective. showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity. synonyms: charitable, good-hearted, kindly, large-hearted, openhearted, sympathetic. kind. having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior. adjective. intending or showing kindness.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBENEVOLENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Benevolent means kind and fair, or doing good or giving aid to others. Learn more about its usage, pronunciation, origin, and related words from Collins Dictionary.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › benevolentbenevolent adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Definition of benevolent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  9. www.dictionary.com › browse › benevolent--BENEVOLENT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    adjective characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings: a benevolent attitude; her benevolent smile. desiring to help others; charitable: gifts from several benevolent alumni. Synonyms: altruistic, philanthropic, benign, liberal, generous, humane, kind, good intended for benefits rather than profit: a benevolent institution ...