Beneficence synonyms

bə-nĕf'ĭ-səns

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altruism
Regard for others, both natural and moral without regard for oneself; devotion to the interests of others; brotherly kindness; selflessness; contrasted with egoism or selfishness.
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kindheartedness
The quality of being kindhearted.
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goodwill
(Business) A concept used to refer to the ability of an individual or business to exert influence within a community, club, market or another type of group, without having to resort to the use of an asset (such as money or property), either directly or by the creation of a lien.
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favor
A privilege or concession:
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selflessness (related)
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benevolence
An inclination to perform kind, charitable acts.
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benignity
The quality or condition of being kind and gentle.
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charitableness
(Rare, countable) A particular kind or instance of this quality.
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grace
The definition of grace is poise, elegance, forgiveness, or a blessing.
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kindliness
The quality or state of being kindly.
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philanthropy
A charitable foundation
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alms
(Obs.) A deed of mercy
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benefaction
The act of doing good or helping others, esp. by giving money as a charitable donation
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charity
An institution, organization, or fund established to help the needy.
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contribution
Something contributed, as money to a charity or a poem to a magazine
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donation
A gift or grant.
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gift
The act of giving:
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handout
A worksheet, leaflet, or pamphlet that is given out (usually by hand) for a certain use.
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offering
That which has been offered; a sacrifice.
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subscription
The definition of a subscription is an agreement you make in advance to receive something for a specific period of time.
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kindness
(Archaic) Kind feeling; affection; goodwill
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oblation
The thing or things offered; esp., the bread and wine of the Eucharist
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office
1813, Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice, Modern Library Edition (1995), page 144
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attitude (related)
A manner of thinking, feeling, or behaving that reflects a state of mind or disposition:
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kind (related)
A doubtful or borderline member of a given category:
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give (related)
The quality or condition of resilience; springiness:
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maleficence (antonym)
Harmful or malicious nature or quality.
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cheeriness
The state of being cheery
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non-maleficence (related)
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non-malfeasance (related)
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disinterestedness (related)
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benignancy
Benignity.
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Beneficence Sentence Examples

  • A fourth of this sum was to be handed to the communes to be employed on works of beneficence or education as soon as a surplus was obtained from that part of the annuity assigned for the payment of monastic pensions; and in Sicily, 209 communes entered on their privileges as soon as the patrimony was liquidated.

  • If Christians wish to offer any special sacrifice to God, let it be that of grateful praise or deeds of beneficence (r5 f.).

  • The Godhead was really one; it was the soul of the eternal world, displaying its beneficence on the earth, as well as in the sun and stars (ii.12 seq., 154 seq.).

  • His fascinating manners, his witty sayings, and his ever-ready kindness and beneficence won for him a secure place in the respect and love of his fellow-citizens.

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