Benevolence - English meaning

noun

Disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.

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Some may choose to work with vulnerable elderly people out of altruism

noun

The attitude of caring about others and doing acts that help them although you do not get anything by doing those acts

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Nobody believes those people are donating money to the president’s party purely out of altruism., a…

noun

Kindness or tolerance toward others.

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His air of benignity

noun

An organization set up to provide help and raise money for those in need.

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The charity provides practical help for homeless people

noun

The giving of money, food, or help to those who need it, or an organization that does this

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[ u ] she does a lot of work for charity., [ c ] we donate to a number of charities., [ u ] he visi…

noun

An organization that has the purpose of providing money or help to people who need it, or that does something useful for society

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Proceeds from the sale of these cards will be given to local charities., it's a charity that suppor…

noun

Sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.

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The victims should be treated with compassion

noun

Careful thought, typically over a period of time.

Usage examples:

Your case needs very careful investigation and consideration

noun

The act, state, or quality of caring about or respecting

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He showed very little consideration for anyone but himself., [ c ] financial considerations were a …

noun

In a contract, something with financial value that is given in exchange for something else, for example, a bank loan that is made in exchange for the borrower's promise to repay it

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From the wording of the agreement it was clear that the initial payment was part of the considerati…

noun

Behaviour that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability.

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She had the decency to come and confess

noun

Behavior that is good, moral and acceptable in society

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[ + to infinitive ] she didn’t even have the decency to apologize.

noun

The quality of being morally good or virtuous.

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A belief in the basic goodness of mankind

exclamation

(as a substitution for ‘god’) expressing surprise, anger, etc.

Usage examples:

Goodness knows why she didn't go herself

noun

Friendly, helpful, or cooperative feelings or attitude.

Usage examples:

The scheme is dependent on goodwill between the two sides

noun

A friendly attitude in which you wish that good things happen to people

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We hope the negotiations will take place in an atmosphere of openness and goodwill.

noun

The value to a company or organization of things that cannot be directly measured, for example, its good reputation or its customers' loyalty

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Charitable endeavours are important to us in terms of goodwill., we expect the business to raise at…

verb

Make a low, steady continuous sound like that of a bee.

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The computers hummed

noun

A low, steady continuous sound.

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The hum of insects

exclamation

Used to express hesitation or dissent.

Usage examples:

‘ah, hum, elsie, isn't it?’

noun

The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.

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He thanked them for their kindness and support

noun

The quality of being generous, helpful, and caring about other people, or an act showing this quality

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[ u ] she found his dark features handsome, but was attracted mostly by his kindness., [ c ] she ha…

noun

The state of being absorbed in thought.

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His face became strange with thoughtfulness

noun

Care and consideration for other people; kindness

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She was surprised by the thoughtfulness of people who wanted to help her.