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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024be•nev•o•lent /bəˈnɛvələnt/USA pronunciation adj. - having or expressing benevolence:a benevolent smile.
- desiring to help others:gifts from benevolent alumni.
be•nev•o•lent•ly, adv. See -bene-, -vol-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024be•nev•o•lent (bə nev′ə lənt),USA pronunciation adj. - characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings:a benevolent attitude; her benevolent smile.
- desiring to help others;
charitable:gifts from several benevolent alumni. - intended for benefits rather than profit:a benevolent institution.
- Latin benevolent- (stem of benevolēns) kindhearted (bene- bene- + vol- wish (akin to will1) + -ent- -ent)
- late Middle English 1425–75
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged good, kind, humane, generous, liberal, benign, philanthropic, altruistic.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: benevolent /bɪˈnɛvələnt/ adj - intending or showing goodwill; kindly; friendly
- doing good or giving aid to others, rather than making profit; charitable: a benevolent organization
Etymology: 15th Century: from Latin benevolēns, from bene well + velle to wish |