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benevolent
bəˈnevələnt
adjective
życzliwy
Also
dobroczynny
Definition
Well meaning and kindly; serving a charitable rather than a profit-making purpose.
Examples
The benevolent king was loved by his people for his kindness and generosity.
Życzliwy król był kochany przez swój lud za swoją dobroć i hojność.
She works for a benevolent organization that helps the poor and homeless.
Pracuje dla organizacji dobroczynnej, która pomaga biednym i bezdomnym.
Synonyms
Collocations
benevolent dictatorbenevolent smilebenevolent fund
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