BENEVOLENT


Meaning of BENEVOLENT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ bɪnevələnt ]

1.

If you describe a person in authority as benevolent , you mean that they are kind and fair.

The company has proved to be a most benevolent employer...

ADJ

• be‧nevo‧lent‧ly

Thorne nodded his understanding, smiling benevolently.

ADV : ADV with v

• be‧nevo‧lence

A bit of benevolence from people in power is not what we need.

N-UNCOUNT

2.

Benevolent is used in the names of some organizations that give money and help to people who need it. ( BRIT )

...the Army Benevolent Fund.

ADJ : ADJ n

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