英语词汇“benevolence”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

(noun) in the sense of kindness

Definition

inclination to do good

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

Synonyms

kindness

We have been treated with such kindness by everybody.

understanding

We would like to thank them for their patience and understanding.

charity

He had no sense of right and wrong, no charity, no humanity.

grace

It was only by the grace of God that no one died.

sympathy

We expressed our sympathy for her loss.

humanity

The speech showed great humility and humanity.

tolerance

his tolerance and understanding of diverse human nature

goodness

performing actions of goodness towards the poor

goodwill

I invited them to dinner as a gesture of goodwill.

compassion

They preach universal kindness and compassion.

generosity

her moral decency and generosity of spirit

indulgence

decency

altruism

Empathy leads to altruism, caring and compassion.

clemency

The prisoners' pleas for clemency were turned down.

gentleness

the gentleness with which she treated her pregnant mother

philanthropy

a retired banker well known for his philanthropy

magnanimity

We will have to show magnanimity in victory.

fellow feeling

There is genuine fellow feeling for the victims.

beneficence

kindliness

His kindliness and warmth made him particularly effective with staff welfare.

kind-heartedness

aroha (New Zealand)

Opposites

selfishness

ill will

malevolence

unkindness

stinginess

单词	benevolence
释义	Trends of benevolence View usage for: benevolence in British English (bɪˈnɛvələns) noun 1. Also: benevolentness inclination or tendency to help or do good to others; charity 2. an act of kindness 3. (in the Middle Ages) a forced loan or contribution exacted by English kings from their nobility and subjects benevolence in American English (bəˈnɛvələns) noun 1. an inclination to do good; kindliness 2. a kindly, charitable act or gift; beneficence 3. a forced loan formerly levied by some English kings on their subjects Word origin ME & OFr < L benevolentia: see benevolent Examples of 'benevolence' in a sentence benevolence There is no question that churches may establish benevolence funds. Christianity Today (2000) Synonyms of 'benevolence' kindness, understanding, charity, grace More Synonyms of benevolence (noun) in the sense of kindness Definition inclination to do good A bit of benevolence from people in power is not what we need. Synonyms kindness We have been treated with such kindness by everybody. understanding We would like to thank them for their patience and understanding. charity He had no sense of right and wrong, no charity, no humanity. grace It was only by the grace of God that no one died. sympathy We expressed our sympathy for her loss. humanity The speech showed great humility and humanity. tolerance his tolerance and understanding of diverse human nature goodness performing actions of goodness towards the poor goodwill I invited them to dinner as a gesture of goodwill. compassion They preach universal kindness and compassion. generosity her moral decency and generosity of spirit indulgence decency altruism Empathy leads to altruism, caring and compassion. clemency The prisoners' pleas for clemency were turned down. gentleness the gentleness with which she treated her pregnant mother philanthropy a retired banker well known for his philanthropy magnanimity We will have to show magnanimity in victory. fellow feeling There is genuine fellow feeling for the victims. beneficence kindliness His kindliness and warmth made him particularly effective with staff welfare. kind-heartedness aroha (New Zealand) Opposites selfishness , ill will , malevolence , unkindness , stinginess Additional synonyms in the sense of altruism Definition unselfish concern for the welfare of others Empathy leads to altruism, caring and compassion. Synonyms selflessness, charity, consideration, goodwill, generosity, self-sacrifice, philanthropy, benevolence, magnanimity, humanitarianism, unselfishness, beneficence, charitableness, greatheartedness, bigheartedness in the sense of beneficence Synonyms generosity, love, virtue, goodness, goodwill, compassion, kindness, altruism, benevolence, helpfulness, unselfishness, liberality, largesse or largess in the sense of charity Definition a kindly attitude towards people He had no sense of right and wrong, no charity, no humanity. Synonyms kindness, love, pity, humanity, affection, goodness, goodwill, compassion, generosity, indulgence, bounty, altruism, benevolence, Agape, fellow feeling, benignity, bountifulness, tenderheartedness, aroha (New Zealand) Nearby words of benevolence beneficial beneficiary benefit benevolence benevolent benighted benign Synonyms of 'benevolence' benevolence Explore 'benevolence' in the dictionary
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