Benevolence Meaning in English

word

US

bəˈnɛvəɫəns

buh-NEV-uh-luhns

UK

bənˈɛvələns

buh-NEV-uh-luhns

Definition

Benevolence is the quality of being kind, generous, and wanting to help others.

Usage & Nuances

'Benevolence' is somewhat formal and often used to describe organizations or people doing charitable, altruistic acts. Common collocations: 'act of benevolence', 'show benevolence', 'benevolence toward others'. Do not confuse with 'beneficence' (doing good), though they are related.

• Spanish: benevolencia
• Portuguese (BR): benevolência
• Portuguese (PT): benevolência
• Chinese (Simplified): 仁慈 - 慈善心
• Chinese (Traditional): 仁慈 - 慈善心
• Hindi: सद्भावना - परोपकारिता
• Arabic: إحسان - لطف
• Bengali: উদারতা - সহৃদয়তা
• Russian: доброжелательность - благожелательность
• Japanese: 慈善 - 善意
• Vietnamese: lòng nhân ái - lòng tốt
• Korean: 자선 - 선의
• Turkish: iyilikseverlik - hayırseverlik
• Urdu: مہربانی - خیرات
• Indonesian: kebaikan hati - kemurahan hati

Example Sentences

Her benevolence toward strangers was well known.

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The organization is known for its benevolence.

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He showed great benevolence during the crisis.

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Acts of benevolence can really change someone’s life.

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People respected the doctor for his lifelong benevolence.

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If it weren’t for Anna’s benevolence, I don’t know where I’d be.

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