单词 | benevolence |
释义 | benevolencenoun be·nev·o·lence bə-ˈnev-lən(t)s -ˈne-və- 1 : disposition to do good a king known for his benevolence 2 a : an act of kindness b : a generous gift 3 : a compulsory contribution or tax levied by certain English kings with no other authority than the claim of prerogative (see prerogative sense 1b) benevolence noun1 as in kindness an act of kind assistance self-effacing as well as selfless, he refused all public acknowledgement of his many benevolences to the community Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance
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2 as in generosity kindly concern, interest, or support her benevolence towards her employees was such that she actually let one live in her home temporarily Synonyms & Similar Words
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3 as in tenderness sympathetic concern for the well-being of others an actress who was admired for her benevolence as for her beauty Synonyms & Similar Words
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