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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /bəˈnɛvələnt/ · UK /bəˈnevələnt/
benevolent means: Kind and willing to help others or do good things for them.
adjective
Kind and willing to help others or do good things for them.
- He was a benevolent ruler.
- She gave the frightened child a benevolent smile.
- Their benevolent intentions did not prevent the plan from failing.
Helping people generously and treating them well and fairly.
- A benevolent society paid for her care.
- The company set up a benevolent fund for former workers.
- His benevolent actions helped families who had lost their homes.
Feeling or showing love and concern for people in general.
- Her benevolent outlook embraced all people.
- He spoke of humanity with benevolent warmth.
- The essay expresses a benevolent concern for people everywhere.
Questions about benevolent
What does benevolent mean?
Kind and willing to help others or do good things for them.
What is benevolent in other languages?
Türkçe: iyiliksever · Español: benévolo · Français: bienveillant · Deutsch: wohlwollend · Italiano: benevolo · 日本語: 慈悲深い
How do you pronounce benevolent?
In American English /bəˈnɛvələnt/; in British English /bəˈnevələnt/.
How do you use benevolent in a sentence?
He was a benevolent ruler. She gave the frightened child a benevolent smile.
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