benevolence

/bi'nevələns/

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A teacher shows benevolence by helping a student with a difficult math problem.

Definition

Noun:
- An act intending or showing kindness and good will: "Benevolence" refers to a specific action that is motivated by a desire to be kind and helpful.
- An inclination to do kind or charitable acts: It describes a general tendency or readiness to perform good deeds and help others.
- Disposition to do good: This meaning refers to a person's inherent character or nature that is inclined towards kindness, generosity, and goodwill.

Usage Examples

Noun:
- The billionaire's donation to the hospital was an act of pure benevolence. (The act showed kindness and good will.)
- Her lifelong benevolence was evident in her volunteer work at the shelter. (She had a consistent inclination to do charitable acts.)
- He is known for his benevolence and willingness to help anyone in need. (His character is disposed to do good.)

Advanced Usage

"To show benevolence towards someone": to demonstrate kindness or goodwill directed at a specific person or group.
- The king showed great benevolence towards the refugees.
"An air of benevolence": a demeanor or appearance that suggests a kindly and charitable nature.
- The old professor spoke with an air of benevolence.

Variants and Related Words

Benevolent (adj): showing or motivated by kindness and a desire to do good.
- She is a benevolent leader who cares for her employees.
Benevolently (adv): in a kind and well-meaning manner.
- He smiled benevolently at the children.

Synonyms

Kindness: the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.
Goodwill: friendly, helpful, or cooperative feelings or attitude.
Charity: the voluntary giving of help, typically in the form of money, to those in need; also can mean leniency in judgment.
Altruism: the belief in or practice of selfless concern for the well-being of others.

Antonyms

Malevolence: the state or condition of having a wish to do evil to others.
Malice: the intention or desire to do evil; ill will.
Selfishness: the quality of being concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure.

Related Idioms and Phrases

"The milk of human kindness": This idiom, popularized by Shakespeare, refers to natural human compassion and benevolence.
- He seems stern, but he has the milk of human kindness.
"A heart of gold": used to describe a very kind, generous, and benevolent person.
- Despite her wealth, she has a heart of gold and helps many charities.

A teacher shows benevolence by helping a student with a difficult math problem.

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