benevolence

noun
UK: /bəˈnevələns/
US: /bəˈnevələns/

  1. The quality of being kind and helpful; an act of kindness.

    1. Her benevolence was clear to all who met her. [ ] [ ]
    2. The local church is known for its benevolence towards the homeless in the community. [ ] [ ]

  2. Disposition to do good; inclination to promote the happiness of others.

    1. The company showed its benevolence by donating to charity. [ ] [ ]
    2. His benevolence towards his employees was reflected in their loyalty and dedication. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

generosity compassion kindness goodwill charity
benevolence adjective

  1. Characterized by or suggestive of doing good; charitable.

    1. She had a benevolence smile for everyone. [ ] [ ]
    2. The benevolence fund helped many families through difficult times. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "benevolence" in English means: The quality of being kind and helpful; an act of kindness., Disposition to do good; inclination to promote the happiness of others..

The phonetic transcription of "benevolence" is /bəˈnevələns/ in British English and /bəˈnevələns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "benevolence": generosity, compassion, kindness, goodwill, charity.

Example usage of "benevolence": "Her benevolence was clear to all who met her.". More examples on the page.