Word meaning
benevolent
adjective · beh-NEV-uh-lent
What does benevolent mean?
Benevolent means well-meaning and kindly; generous toward others.
Benevolent in a sentence
“A benevolent neighbor shoveled every driveway on the street.”
Synonyms for benevolent
- kind
- charitable
- generous
Where does benevolent come from?
From Latin bene, "well," and volens, "wishing."
How to remember benevolent
- Say it out loud a few times: beh-NEV-uh-lent.
- Write one sentence of your own using benevolent, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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