ALL meanings of benevolence
be·nev·o·lence
B b - noun benevolence inclination or tendency to help or do good to others; charity 3
- noun benevolence an act of kindness 3
- noun benevolence (in the Middle Ages) a forced loan or contribution exacted by English kings from their nobility and subjects 3
- noun benevolence an inclination to do good; kindliness 3
- noun benevolence a kindly, charitable act or gift; beneficence 3
- noun benevolence a forced loan formerly levied by some English kings on their subjects 3
- noun benevolence desire to do good to others; goodwill; charitableness: to be filled with benevolence toward one's fellow creatures. 1
- noun benevolence an act of kindness; a charitable gift. 1
- noun benevolence English History. a forced contribution to the sovereign. 1
- noun benevolence spirit of generosity, goodwill 1
- noun benevolence (Uncountable Noun) disposition to do good. 0
- noun benevolence (Uncountable Noun) charitable kindness. 0
- noun benevolence (Countable Noun) an altruistic gift or act. 0