How do you pronounce benevolent?

benevolent is pronounced as /bəˈnɛvələnt/.

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benevolent

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adjective

/bəˈnɛvələnt/

benevolence benighted

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Meaning

well-meaning and kindly; generous

Kind, generous, showing goodwill and kindness.

Example Sentences

The benevolent teacher helped students beyond the classroom.

His benevolent nature made him beloved.

Synonyms

kind, charitable, generous, compassionate, humane

Entry 1

kind, charitable, generous, compassionate, humane

Entry 2

kind, generous

Antonyms

mean, cruel, unkind, malevolent

Entry 1

mean, cruel, unkind

Entry 2

malevolent, cruel

Collocations

benevolent attitude, benevolent organization, benevolent smile, benevolent ruler

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