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benevolent definition
be·nevo·lent (-lənt)
adjective
- doing or inclined to do good; kindly; charitable
- characterized by or resulting from benevolence
Etymology: ME & OFr < L benevolens < bene, well + volens, prp. of velle, to wish: see will
Related Forms:
- benevolently be·nev′o·lently adverb
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it means nice
Posted by anonymous 66 days ago.