benevolent
/bɪˈnɛvələnt/
be · nev · o · lent
bɪ · ˈnɛv · ə · lənt
English Definition
adj. characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings.
Significado en Español
benévolo, caritativo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nhân từ, từ thiện
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
bene(good)+volent(will) → having good will, benevolent.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the story, the protagonist is described as a benevolent figure. What does “benevolent” most nearly mean?
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A
Cruel
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B
Generous
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C
Indifferent
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D
Ignorant
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B — Generous.
“benevolent” means adj. characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings.
Common questions about “benevolent”
What does “benevolent” mean?
benevolent — adj. characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings.. In Chinese: 仁慈的, 慈善的.
How do you pronounce “benevolent”?
benevolent is pronounced /bɪˈnɛvələnt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: be · nev · o · lent.
Is “benevolent” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. benevolent appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “benevolent”?
bene(good)+volent(will) → having good will, benevolent.
