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be·nev·o·lence
(bə-nĕv′ə-ləns)n.
1. An inclination to perform kind, charitable acts.
2.
a. A kindly act.
b. A gift given out of generosity.
3. A compulsory tax or payment exacted by some English sovereigns without the consent of Parliament.
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benevolence
(bɪˈnɛvələns)n
1. Also: benevolentness inclination or tendency to help or do good to others; charity
2. an act of kindness
3. (Historical Terms) (in the Middle Ages) a forced loan or contribution exacted by English kings from their nobility and subjects
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be•nev•o•lence
(bəˈnɛv ə ləns)n.
1. desire to do good to others; goodwill; charity.
2. an act of kindness; charitable gift.
3. (formerly) a forced contribution to an English sovereign.
[1350–1400; Middle English < Latin]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
| Noun | 1. |  benevolence - disposition to do good love - a strong positive emotion of regard and affection; "his love for his work"; "children need a lot of love" |
| 2. | benevolence - an inclination to do kind or charitable acts kindness - the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic | |
| 3. |  benevolence - an act intending or showing kindness and good will |
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benevolence
noun kindness, understanding, charity, grace, sympathy, humanity, tolerance, goodness, goodwill, compassion, generosity, indulgence, decency, altruism, clemency, gentleness, philanthropy, magnanimity, fellow feeling, beneficence, kindliness, kind-heartedness A bit of benevolence from people in power is not what we need.
selfishness, ill will, malevolence, unkindness, stinginess
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benevolence
noun1. Kindly, charitable interest in others:
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benevolence
[bɪˈnɛvələns] n
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benevolence
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benevolence
(biˈnevələns) noungenerosity and desire to do good.
beˈnevolent adjectivea benevolent father.
beˈnevolently adverbKernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.