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View usage for: beneficence in British English (bɪˈnɛfɪsəns) noun1. the act of doing good; kindness 2. a charitable act or gift beneficence in American English (bəˈnɛfəsəns) noun1. the fact or quality of being kind or doing good; charity 2. a charitable act or generous gift Word origin ME < L beneficentia < benefacere: see benefaction Examples of 'beneficence' in a sentencebeneficence He tucked it under his wiry forearm and smiled at me with what I took to be an underhanded beneficence. Synonyms of 'beneficence'generosity, love, virtue, goodness donation, present, aid, relief More Synonyms of beneficence Synonyms virtue goodwill compassion helpfulness unselfishness largesse or largess Synonyms hand-outbestowal benefaction koha (New Zealand) largesse or largess Additional synonymsDefinition money, equipment, or services provided for people in need They have already pledged millions of dollars in aid. Synonyms financial assistance, help, relief, support, funds, benefit, gifts, charity, contributions, assistance, donations, endowment, largesse, sustenance, philanthropy, hand-outs, alms, koha (New Zealand) Definition unselfish concern for the welfare of others Empathy leads to altruism, caring and compassion. Synonyms selflessness, charity, consideration, goodwill, generosity, self-sacrifice, philanthropy, benevolence, magnanimity, humanitarianism, unselfishness, beneficence, charitableness, greatheartedness, bigheartedness Definition the donation or help given Synonyms donation, offering, present, grant, gift, charity, contribution, legacy, hand-out, endowment, boon (archaic), bequest, alms, stipend, gratuity, koha (New Zealand), largesse or largess Nearby words ofbeneficence - benefaction
- benefactor
- benefice
- beneficence
- beneficent
- beneficial
- beneficiary
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