benevolent
What does benevolent mean?
Kind and wanting good things for others.
Benevolent, six ways
How to pronounce benevolent
buh-NEV-uh-lunt/bəˈnɛvələnt/
Benevolent in a sentence
- A benevolent uncle paid for her schooling.
- A benevolent neighbor left soup on our step.
- The society was founded for benevolent purposes.
Synonyms for benevolent
- kindPlainer; benevolent adds a sense of means.
- charitableKindness that gives, often money.
- magnanimousGenerous after a win or a wrong.
Benevolent vs magnanimous: Benevolent means well. Magnanimous forgives, from a position of strength. The difference, in plain English.
Where benevolent comes from
Latin. Bene, well, and velle, to wish.
Good to know
Often used of people or groups with the power to help, which is why benevolent dictator is a phrase and benevolent toddler is not.
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