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benevolent

Adjective

IPA /bɪˈnɛvələnt/

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Kind and well-meaning towards other people, showing a wish to help them or treat them with care and fairness.

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benevolent/bɪˈnɛvələnt/

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The benevolent landlord gave the family more time to pay.
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benevolent — Kind and well-meaning towards other people, showing a wish to help them or treat them with care and fairness.

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Word origin

From Latin benevolens, combining bene, meaning well, with velle, meaning to wish.

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Benevolence is the noun for this kindness; benevolently is the adverb.

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