benevolently

Meanings

• adjective

  Acting in a kind, generous, and unselfish way.

  - "The benevolent king donated a large sum of money to the needy."
  - "The benevolent nurse cared for the sick children with great compassion."

• adjective

  Disposed to do good to others; charitable.

  - "The benevolent organization provided food and shelter to the homeless."
  - "The benevolent philanthropist funded research to find a cure for a rare disease."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with benevolently
benevolent , welfare , relent , sentiment

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Variants

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benevolent , benevolently , benevolentness , benevolentnesses

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'benevolens', meaning well-wishing or kindly disposed.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'benevolent' comes from the Latin word 'benevolens', which means 'well-wishing'.

2. In ancient Rome, benevolent emperors were those who showed kindness and generosity to their people.

3. Benevolent societies were groups of people who came together to provide mutual aid and support.

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Related Concepts

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1. charity: The practice of giving money, goods, or time to help those in need.

2. altruism: The selfless concern for the well-being of others.

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Quotes

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1. A Southern writer is allowed his eccentricities. The prevailing attitude is a kind of "benevolent" neglect.

   - Walker Percy,"Why I Live Where I Live",1980,{"source"=>"in {it}Signposts in a Strange Land{/it}", "aqdate"=>"1991"}

2. Grandfather sometimes turned on us like a rigged trap, and of course the "benevolent" gaze of the sage became the glare of the patriarch.

   - Darryl Pinckney,{it}High Cotton{/it},1992

3. Trees that size are like whales, sort of "benevolent" in their huge bulk …

   - Sebastian Junger,{it}This Old House{/it},March/April 1998

4. They tore out the windows of the club's simple storefront and bricked them over and left two much smaller windows … so that the look of the club changed from that of a "benevolent" neighborhood organization to that of a paramilitary one.

   - "The Talk of the Town",{"source"=>"{it}New Yorker{/it}", "aqdate"=>"26 Feb. 1990"}

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Culture

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The term 'benevolently' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in works that emphasize the importance of kindness and generosity. One famous example is Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol', where Ebenezer Scrooge is transformed into a benevolent and generous man.

How to Memorize "benevolently"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a kind and generous person, such as a benevolent king or a charitable organization, to help remember the meaning of 'benevolently'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'benevolently' with acts of kindness, generosity, and compassion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'BENEVOLENT' to remember the meaning: 'B' for benevolent, 'E' for acts of kindness, 'N' for nurturing, 'E' for encouraging, 'V' for volunteering, 'O' for offering, 'L' for loving, and 'E' for empowering others.

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