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benevolent

adjective/bəˈnev.ə.lənt/

well-meaning and kindly

Synonyms

• kind
• charitable
• altruistic

Antonyms

• malevolent
• cruel
• malicious

benevolent in a sentence

Where it comes from

From Latin bene 'well' + volens 'wishing'

Memory hook

BENE (good) + VOLENT (wish) — wishes you well.

Word parts

• ben/bene — good, helpful
  benevolent: bene- (good) + vol (wish)

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