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beˈnevolently, adv. [f. prec. + -ly2.] In a benevolent manner; with benevolence.
1532Elyot in Gov. (1883) 77 It pleasid you so benevolently to remembre me. 1543–4Act 35 Hen. VIII, xii, His subiectes..most willyngly and beneuolently..do remit..the same summes of money. 1779Sheridan Critic i. ii. (1883) 156 A debt benevolently contracted to serve a friend. 1879Sat. Rev. 5 July 21 He was benevolently engaged in making catches [at cricket]. |