Benevolence: nounDefinitionDefinition::The desire to do good to others

Pronunciation

buh-nev-uh-luhnspronunciatipronunciationon::

SynonymsSynonyms::CharityCharityKindnessKindnessGenerousGenerousCompassionCompassionGood willGood will

Antonyms:Antonyms:CrueltyCrueltyHarshnessHarshnessMeannessMeanness

Related FormsBenevolent, adjectiveBenevolent, adjective Benevolently, adverb

Motivational speaker, Dr. Michael Motivational speaker, Dr. Michael Fowlin, reminded MMS students that Fowlin, reminded MMS students that benevolence can go a long way, even can go a long way, even if you just smile at someone. if you just smile at someone.

Mr. Smith is a very Mr. Smith is a very benevolentbenevolent person for contributing a person for contributing a large monetary donation to the large monetary donation to the Marlboro Central School Marlboro Central School District. District.

Mr. Saulpaugh smiled benevolently at his son as he assisted a student with opening his locker.