BENEVOLENT


Meaning of BENEVOLENT in English

adj. 1 wishing to do good; actively friendly and helpful. 2 charitable (benevolent fund; benevolent society). benevolence n. benevolently adv.

[ ME f. OF benivolent f. L bene volens -entis well wishing f. velle wish ]

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