Benevolent Meaning, Definition and Sentences

Simple meaning

What does Benevolent mean?

Benevolent means kind and helpful.

Dictionary definition

Kind and willing to help others.

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Synonyms

Words like Benevolent

kindUse for caring behavior toward others.

termUse for a word or expression in language study.

Antonyms

Opposite words

cruelUse for behavior that is unkind.

confusionUse when meaning is unclear or mixed up.

Word family

Benevolent word family

Base word

benevolent

noun

benevolents

Plural form of benevolent when used as a countable noun.

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