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Beneficent

usgb/bɪˈnefɪsnt/Volume
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Charitable Actions

Often used when someone helps others out of kindness, without seeking personal gain.

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The beneficent volunteer spent weekends building homes for the homeless.
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Positive Reputation

Reflects positively on someone's character when used to describe their behavior.

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The beneficent philanthropist was admired for his commitment to funding local schools.
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Not Reciprocal

Implies generosity without expecting anything in return, not even gratitude.

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Her beneficent donation to the clinic was made anonymously.
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AltruisticBenevolentCharitableCompassionateGenerousHelpfulMagnanimousPhilanthropic
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