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[ adjective ] doing or producing good
Synonyms Used in print (R. F. Shaw, "The `Private Eye`"...)In the mystery_story , as in The_Wealth_of_Nations , individualism and the social good are two sides of the same benevolent coin . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] generous in assistance to the poor
Synonyms Examples "a benevolent contributor" "eleemosynary relief" "philanthropic contributions" Related terms |
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[ adjective ] intending or showing kindness
Examples "a benevolent society" Related terms |
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[ adjective ] having or showing or arising from a desire to promote the welfare or happiness of others
Synonyms Examples "his benevolent smile" "a benevolent nature" Related terms malevolent good-hearted good-hearted kind charitable beneficent benevolence |
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