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benevolence

/bɪˈnev.əl.əns/

/bəˈnev.ə.ləns/

Translations

benevolencenoun

benevolences

Her benevolence was evident in her generous donations to the local charity.

Sa bienveillance était évidente dans ses dons généreux à l'association caritative locale.

Additional translations

bienfaitAu sens d’acte de bonté ou de don charitable.

contribution forcéeTerme historique d’histoire de l’Angleterre.

Synonyms

Antonyms

benevolenceadjective

/bɪˈnev.əl.əns/

/bəˈnev.ə.ləns/

Attributive use: modifies another noun (e.g., 'benevolence fund').

benevolencenoun

The quality of being well-meaning; kindness.

Her benevolence was evident in her generous donations to the local charity.

An act of kindness or a charitable gift.

The benevolence of the anonymous donor helped the school build a new library.

A compulsory tax or contribution levied by certain English kings with no other authority than the claim of prerogative.

The king's demand for a benevolence was met with resistance from the nobles.

benevolenceadjective

Relating to charitable assistance or goodwill when used to modify another noun.

The church established a benevolence fund to aid families in crisis.