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benevolent

adjectivemasculine/feminineformal/bɨ.nɨ.vu.lẽ.tɨ/low

be·ne·vo·len·te

Definition

Having or showing benevolence; kind, compassionate, indulgent.
The teacher was benevolent in grading the exams.
She has a benevolent heart and is always willing to help.
Common collocations
benevolent attitudebenevolent smilebenevolent gesture

Etymology

Do latim 'benevolens, benevolentis', de 'bene' (bem) + 'volens' (querendo).

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