benevolent
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be·nev·o·lent
(bə-nĕv′ə-lənt)adj.
1.
a. Characterized by or given to doing good: "a benevolent philanthropist who donated the funds to found the town library" (Willie Morris).
b. Suggestive of doing good; agreeable: a benevolent smile.
2. Relating to a charitable organization that operates without making a profit.
[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin benevolēns, benevolent- : bene, well; see deu- in Indo-European roots + volēns, present participle of velle, to wish; see wel- in Indo-European roots.]
be·nev′o·lent·ly adv.
Synonyms: benevolent, charitable, eleemosynary, philanthropic
These adjectives mean of, concerned with, providing, or provided by charity: a benevolent fund; a charitable foundation; eleemosynary relief; philanthropic contributions. See Also Synonyms at kind1.
These adjectives mean of, concerned with, providing, or provided by charity: a benevolent fund; a charitable foundation; eleemosynary relief; philanthropic contributions. See Also Synonyms at kind1.
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benevolent
(bɪˈnɛvələnt)adj
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.
[C15: from Latin benevolēns, from bene well + velle to wish]
beˈnevolently adv
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be•nev•o•lent
(bəˈnɛv ə lənt)adj.
1. characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings: a benevolent smile.
2. desiring to help others; charitable.
3. established for good works: a benevolent society.
[1425–75; late Middle English < Latin benevolent-, s. of benevolēns kindhearted =bene- bene- + volēns, present participle of velle to want, wish]
be•nev′o•lent•ly, adv.
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Adj. | 1. | benevolent - intending or showing kindness; "a benevolent society" |
2. | benevolent - showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity; "was charitable in his opinions of others"; "kindly criticism"; "a kindly act"; "sympathetic words"; "a large-hearted mentor" kind - having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior; "kind to sick patients"; "a kind master"; "kind words showing understanding and sympathy"; "thanked her for her kind letter" | |
3. | ![]() generous - willing to give and share unstintingly; "a generous donation" | |
4. | ![]() charitable - full of love and generosity; "charitable to the poor"; "a charitable trust" |
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benevolent
adjective kind, good, kindly, understanding, caring, liberal, generous, obliging, sympathetic, humanitarian, charitable, benign, humane, compassionate, gracious, indulgent, amiable, amicable, lenient, cordial, considerate, affable, congenial, altruistic, philanthropic, bountiful, beneficent, well-disposed, kind-hearted, warm-hearted, bounteous, tender-hearted a most benevolent employer
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benevolent
adjective1. Characterized by kindness and concern for others:
2. Of or concerned with charity:
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Translations
مُحْسِن، مُحِبٌّ للخَيْر
dobročinnýlaskavýshovívavý
generøsgodhjertet
góîgjarn
benevolentný
cömertyardımsever
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benevolent
[bɪˈnɛvələnt] adj [leader, employer] → bienveillant(e)benevolent fund n → fonds m de solidaritéCollins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
benevolent
adj
→ wohlwollend; pat, smile, twinkle → gutmütig; (as character trait) → gütig; emperor, judge → mild; Benevolent Despotism → der aufgeklärte Absolutismus
(= charitable) benevolent fund → Unterstützungsfonds m, → Unterstützungskasse f; benevolent institution → Wohltätigkeitseinrichtung f; benevolent society → Wohltätigkeitsverein m
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
benevolent
[bɪˈnɛvələnt] adj → benevolo/aCollins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
benevolence
(biˈnevələns) noun generosity and desire to do good.
beˈnevolent adjectivea benevolent father.
beˈnevolently adverbKernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.