Benevolent Meaning

There are 4 meaning(s) for word Benevolent

Meaning 1 : generous in assistance to the poor

    Example : a benevolent contributor

    Synonyms : beneficent,  eleemosynary,  philanthropic
Meaning 2 : generous in providing aid to others

    Synonyms : freehearted
Meaning 3 : showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

    Synonyms : charitable,  good-hearted,  kindly,  large-hearted,  openhearted,  sympathetic
Meaning 4 : intending or showing kindness

    Example : a benevolent society