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benevolent
adjective
Generous in assistance to the poor
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bəˈnɛvələnt
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adjective
Generous in assistance to the poor
“A benevolent contributor”
adjective
Generous in providing aid to others
adjective
Showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
“Was charitable in his opinions of others”
adjective
Intending or showing kindness
“A benevolent society”
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A benevolent contributor
Eleemosynary relief
Philanthropic contributions
Was charitable in his opinions of others
Kindly criticism
A kindly act
Sympathetic words
A large-hearted mentor
A benevolent society
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