Benevolence
noun
The act of being kind, charitable or doing good things for others.
His benevolence towards the poor had earned him the respect of the entire community.
Often appears as...
- acts of benevolence
- show benevolence
noun
A charitable gift or action.
The school library was built through the benevolence of alumni.
Often appears as...
- charitable benevolence
- act of benevolence
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Academic
noun
The quality of being well-meaning.
His benevolence was evident in his always willing to help others in need.
Often appears as...
- evident benevolence
- his benevolence
noun
The act of being kind, charitable or doing good things for others.
His benevolence towards the poor had earned him the respect of the entire community.
Often appears as...
- acts of benevolence
- show benevolence
noun
A charitable gift or action.
The school library was built through the benevolence of alumni.
Often appears as...
- charitable benevolence
- act of benevolence
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The quality of being well-meaning.
His benevolence was evident in his always willing to help others in need.
Often appears as...
- evident benevolence
- his benevolence
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Emotion
Use 'benevolence' to express a positive feeling; it implies warmth and a heartfelt desire to help others.
Her benevolence lights up the room as she volunteers at the shelter.
Pro Tip 2/3Generous Actions
Associated with actions rather than thoughts; emphasizes doing helpful deeds.
The community's benevolence provided families with food during the holidays.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Obligation
'Benevolence' suggests voluntary help, not help given from duty or external pressure.
His benevolence comes from his heart, never seeking anything in return.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Emotion
Use 'benevolence' to express a positive feeling; it implies warmth and a heartfelt desire to help others.
Her benevolence lights up the room as she volunteers at the shelter.
Pro Tip 2/3Generous Actions
Associated with actions rather than thoughts; emphasizes doing helpful deeds.
The community's benevolence provided families with food during the holidays.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Obligation
'Benevolence' suggests voluntary help, not help given from duty or external pressure.
His benevolence comes from his heart, never seeking anything in return.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Emotion
Use 'benevolence' to express a positive feeling; it implies warmth and a heartfelt desire to help others.
Her benevolence lights up the room as she volunteers at the shelter.
Pro Tip 2/3Generous Actions
Associated with actions rather than thoughts; emphasizes doing helpful deeds.
The community's benevolence provided families with food during the holidays.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Obligation
'Benevolence' suggests voluntary help, not help given from duty or external pressure.
His benevolence comes from his heart, never seeking anything in return.
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A conservative's plea:...
suffer from political motive asymmetry. A majority of people in our country today who are politically active believe that they are motivated by love but the other side is motivated by hate. Think about it. Think about it. Most people are walking around saying, "You know, my ideology is based on basic benevolence, I want to help people,
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Who was Confucius? -...
Confucius exemplified benevolence and integrity, and through his teaching, became one of China's greatest philosophers. Born to a nobleman but raised in poverty from a very young age following the untimely death of his father, Confucius developed what would become
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America’s most just...
benevolence of your actions thank you second while while they prepare the performance on the carpet let's move over the other because I think everybody has a question and it is you don't have
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A conservative's plea:...
suffer from political motive asymmetry. A majority of people in our country today who are politically active believe that they are motivated by love but the other side is motivated by hate. Think about it. Think about it. Most people are walking around saying, "You know, my ideology is based on basic benevolence, I want to help people,
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Who was Confucius? -...
Confucius exemplified benevolence and integrity, and through his teaching, became one of China's greatest philosophers. Born to a nobleman but raised in poverty from a very young age following the untimely death of his father, Confucius developed what would become
Video examples
America’s most just...
benevolence of your actions thank you second while while they prepare the performance on the carpet let's move over the other because I think everybody has a question and it is you don't have
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Quote examples
John Paul Jones
American Soldier
I profess myself a citizen of the world, totally unfettered by the little, mean distinctions of climate or of country, which diminish the benevolence of the heart and set bounds to philanthropy.
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Charles Spurgeon
British Clergyman
The exercise of benevolence is joy to loving hearts: the more pain it costs, the more joy it is. Kind actions make us happy, and in such joy we find communion with the great heart of Jesus.
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Joanna Trollope
English Novelist
Oddly my name has been no professional help at all! It seems to have made no difference. I admire him hugely, both for his benevolence and his enormous psychological perception.
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John McCarthy
American Politician
Alas few socialists are either benevolent enough to work hard at these occupations out of benevolence or self-interested enough to work hard at them for money.
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Adam Smith
Scottish Economist
It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own interest.
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Baruch Spinoza
Dutch Philosopher
For peace is not mere absence of war, but is a virtue that springs from, a state of mind, a disposition for benevolence, confidence, justice.
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Ezra Stiles
American Clergyman
A monarchy conducted with infinite wisdom and infinite benevolence is the most perfect of all possible governments.
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John Updike
American Novelist
Government is either organized benevolence or organized madness; its peculiar magnitude permits no shading.
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Jane Austen
British Writer
General benevolence, but not general friendship, made a man what he ought to be.
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Ann Plato
To remove ignorance is an important branch of benevolence.
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John Paul Jones
American Soldier
I profess myself a citizen of the world, totally unfettered by the little, mean distinctions of climate or of country, which diminish the benevolence of the heart and set bounds to philanthropy.
Quote examples
Charles Spurgeon
British Clergyman
The exercise of benevolence is joy to loving hearts: the more pain it costs, the more joy it is. Kind actions make us happy, and in such joy we find communion with the great heart of Jesus.
Quote examples
Joanna Trollope
English Novelist
Oddly my name has been no professional help at all! It seems to have made no difference. I admire him hugely, both for his benevolence and his enormous psychological perception.
Quote examples
John McCarthy
American Politician
Alas few socialists are either benevolent enough to work hard at these occupations out of benevolence or self-interested enough to work hard at them for money.
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Adam Smith
Scottish Economist
It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own interest.
Quote examples
Baruch Spinoza
Dutch Philosopher
For peace is not mere absence of war, but is a virtue that springs from, a state of mind, a disposition for benevolence, confidence, justice.
Quote examples
Ezra Stiles
American Clergyman
A monarchy conducted with infinite wisdom and infinite benevolence is the most perfect of all possible governments.
Quote examples
John Updike
American Novelist
Government is either organized benevolence or organized madness; its peculiar magnitude permits no shading.
Quote examples
Jane Austen
British Writer
General benevolence, but not general friendship, made a man what he ought to be.
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Ann Plato
To remove ignorance is an important branch of benevolence.
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