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(adjective) having or showing or arising from a desire to promote the welfare or happiness of others; "his benevolent smile"; "a benevolent nature" |
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Synonyms: good |
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Antonyms: malevolent |
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| 2. |
(satellite adjective) generous in providing aid to others |
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Synonyms: freehearted |
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(adjective) intending or showing kindness; "a benevolent society" |
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(satellite adjective) generous in assistance to the poor; "a benevolent contributor"; "eleemosynary relief"; "philanthropic contributions" |
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Synonyms: beneficent, eleemosynary, philanthropic |
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(satellite adjective) doing or producing good |
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Synonyms: beneficent, gracious |
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