Kindly, charitable interest in others

• philanthropy

  1. The effort or inclination to increase the well-being of humankind, as by charitable aid or donations.
  2. Love of humankind in general.
  3. Something, such as an activity or institution, intended to promote human welfare.

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  1. The effort or inclination to increase the well-being of humankind, as by charitable aid or donations.
  2. Love of humankind in general.
  3. Something, such as an activity or institution, intended to promote human welfare.

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• kindliness

  1. The quality or state of being kindly.
  2. A kindly deed.

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  1. The quality or state of being kindly.
  2. A kindly deed.

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• kindheartedness

  1. The quality of being kindhearted.

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  1. The quality of being kindhearted.

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• grace

  1. Seemingly effortless beauty or charm of movement, form, or proportion.
  2. A characteristic or quality pleasing for its charm or refinement.
  3. A sense of fitness or propriety.

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  1. Seemingly effortless beauty or charm of movement, form, or proportion.
  2. A characteristic or quality pleasing for its charm or refinement.
  3. A sense of fitness or propriety.

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• goodwill

  1. An attitude of kindness or friendliness; benevolence.
  2. Cheerful acquiescence or willingness.
  3. A good relationship, as of a business with its customers or a nation with other nations.

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  1. An attitude of kindness or friendliness; benevolence.
  2. Cheerful acquiescence or willingness.
  3. A good relationship, as of a business with its customers or a nation with other nations.

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• charity

  1. Provision of help or relief to the poor; almsgiving.
  2. Something given to help the needy; alms.
  3. An institution, organization, or fund established to help the needy.

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  1. Provision of help or relief to the poor; almsgiving.
  2. Something given to help the needy; alms.
  3. An institution, organization, or fund established to help the needy.

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• charitableness

  1. (uncountable) The quality of being charitable.
  2. (rare, countable) A particular kind or instance of this quality.

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  1. (uncountable) The quality of being charitable.
  2. (rare, countable) A particular kind or instance of this quality.

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• benignity

  1. The quality or condition of being kind and gentle.
  2. A kindly or gracious act.

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  1. The quality or condition of being kind and gentle.
  2. A kindly or gracious act.

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• benignancy

  1. Benignity.

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  1. Benignity.

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• benevolence

  1. An inclination to perform kind, charitable acts.
  2. A kindly act.
  3. A gift given out of generosity.

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  1. An inclination to perform kind, charitable acts.
  2. A kindly act.
  3. A gift given out of generosity.

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• beneficence

  1. The state or quality of being kind, charitable, or beneficial.
  2. A charitable act or gift.

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  1. The state or quality of being kind, charitable, or beneficial.
  2. A charitable act or gift.

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• altruism

  1. Unselfish concern for the welfare of others; selflessness.
  2. Instinctive behavior that is detrimental to the individual but favors the survival or spread of that individual's genes, as by benefiting its relatives.

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  1. Unselfish concern for the welfare of others; selflessness.
  2. Instinctive behavior that is detrimental to the individual but favors the survival or spread of that individual's genes, as by benefiting its relatives.

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A charitable deed

• philanthropy

  1. The effort or inclination to increase the well-being of humankind, as by charitable aid or donations.
  2. Love of humankind in general.
  3. Something, such as an activity or institution, intended to promote human welfare.

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  1. The effort or inclination to increase the well-being of humankind, as by charitable aid or donations.
  2. Love of humankind in general.
  3. Something, such as an activity or institution, intended to promote human welfare.

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• office

  1. A place in which business, clerical, or professional activities are conducted.
  2. The administrative personnel, executives, or staff working in such a place:
  3. A subdivision of a governmental department:

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  1. A place in which business, clerical, or professional activities are conducted.
  2. The administrative personnel, executives, or staff working in such a place:
  3. A subdivision of a governmental department:

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• oblation

  1. The act of offering something, such as worship or thanks, to a deity.
  2. The act of offering the bread and wine of the Eucharist.
  3. Something offered, especially the bread and wine of the Eucharist.

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  1. The act of offering something, such as worship or thanks, to a deity.
  2. The act of offering the bread and wine of the Eucharist.
  3. Something offered, especially the bread and wine of the Eucharist.

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• kindliness

  1. The quality or state of being kindly.
  2. A kindly deed.

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  1. The quality or state of being kindly.
  2. A kindly deed.

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• favor

  1. A gracious, friendly, or obliging act that is freely granted:
  2. Friendly or favorable regard; approval or support:
  3. A state of being held in such regard:

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  1. A gracious, friendly, or obliging act that is freely granted:
  2. Friendly or favorable regard; approval or support:
  3. A state of being held in such regard:

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• benignity

  1. The quality or condition of being kind and gentle.
  2. A kindly or gracious act.

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  1. The quality or condition of being kind and gentle.
  2. A kindly or gracious act.

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• benevolence

  1. An inclination to perform kind, charitable acts.
  2. A kindly act.
  3. A gift given out of generosity.

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  1. An inclination to perform kind, charitable acts.
  2. A kindly act.
  3. A gift given out of generosity.

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• beneficence

  1. The state or quality of being kind, charitable, or beneficial.
  2. A charitable act or gift.

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  1. The state or quality of being kind, charitable, or beneficial.
  2. A charitable act or gift.

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• benefaction

  1. The act of conferring aid of some sort.
  2. A charitable gift or deed.

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  1. The act of conferring aid of some sort.
  2. A charitable gift or deed.

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A kindly act

• benefit

  1. Something that promotes or enhances well-being; an advantage:
  2. Help; aid:
  3. A payment made by a government agency or insurance company to qualifying persons in time of need:

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  1. Something that promotes or enhances well-being; an advantage:
  2. Help; aid:
  3. A payment made by a government agency or insurance company to qualifying persons in time of need:

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• service

  1. Work that is done for others as an occupation or business:
  2. The performance of work or duties for a superior or as a servant:
  3. An act or a variety of work done for others, especially for pay:

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  1. Work that is done for others as an occupation or business:
  2. The performance of work or duties for a superior or as a servant:
  3. An act or a variety of work done for others, especially for pay:

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• indulgence

  1. The action or an instance of indulging:
  2. The state of being indulgent; tolerance:
  3. Something indulged in:

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  1. The action or an instance of indulging:
  2. The state of being indulgent; tolerance:
  3. Something indulged in:

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• grace

  1. Seemingly effortless beauty or charm of movement, form, or proportion.
  2. A characteristic or quality pleasing for its charm or refinement.
  3. A sense of fitness or propriety.

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  1. Seemingly effortless beauty or charm of movement, form, or proportion.
  2. A characteristic or quality pleasing for its charm or refinement.
  3. A sense of fitness or propriety.

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• good turn

  1. An act or gesture that helps another person; a favor.

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  1. An act or gesture that helps another person; a favor.

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• favor

  1. A gracious, friendly, or obliging act that is freely granted:
  2. Friendly or favorable regard; approval or support:
  3. A state of being held in such regard:

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  1. A gracious, friendly, or obliging act that is freely granted:
  2. Friendly or favorable regard; approval or support:
  3. A state of being held in such regard:

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The quality of being kind

• virtue

  1. Moral excellence and righteousness; goodness.
  2. An example or kind of moral excellence:
  3. Chastity, especially in a woman.

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  1. Moral excellence and righteousness; goodness.
  2. An example or kind of moral excellence:
  3. Chastity, especially in a woman.

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• graciousness

  1. The state of being gracious

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  1. The state of being gracious

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• tolerance

  1. The capacity for or the practice of recognizing and respecting the beliefs or practices of others.
  2. Leeway for variation from a standard.
  3. The permissible deviation from a specified value of a structural dimension, often expressed as a percent.

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  1. The capacity for or the practice of recognizing and respecting the beliefs or practices of others.
  2. Leeway for variation from a standard.
  3. The permissible deviation from a specified value of a structural dimension, often expressed as a percent.

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• forbearance

  1. Tolerance and restraint in the face of provocation; patience.
  2. The act of giving a debtor more time to pay rather than immediately enforcing a debt that is due.

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  1. Tolerance and restraint in the face of provocation; patience.
  2. The act of giving a debtor more time to pay rather than immediately enforcing a debt that is due.

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• amiability

  1. A cheerful and friendly disposition; approachable.

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  1. A cheerful and friendly disposition; approachable.

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• cordiality

  1. cordial quality; warm, friendly feeling
  2. a warm, friendly act or remark

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  1. cordial quality; warm, friendly feeling
  2. a warm, friendly act or remark

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• loving-kindness

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• affection

  1. A tender feeling toward another; fondness.
  2. Feeling or emotion:
  3. A disposition to feel, do, or say; a propensity.

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  1. A tender feeling toward another; fondness.
  2. Feeling or emotion:
  3. A disposition to feel, do, or say; a propensity.

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• mercy

  1. Compassionate treatment, especially of those under one's power; clemency.
  2. A disposition to be kind and forgiving:
  3. Something for which to be thankful; a blessing:

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  1. Compassionate treatment, especially of those under one's power; clemency.
  2. A disposition to be kind and forgiving:
  3. Something for which to be thankful; a blessing:

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• good nature

  1. A cheerful, obliging disposition.

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  1. A cheerful, obliging disposition.

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• good disposition

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• friendliness

  1. The quality of being friendly.

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  1. The quality of being friendly.

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• charity

  1. Provision of help or relief to the poor; almsgiving.
  2. Something given to help the needy; alms.
  3. An institution, organization, or fund established to help the needy.

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  1. Provision of help or relief to the poor; almsgiving.
  2. Something given to help the needy; alms.
  3. An institution, organization, or fund established to help the needy.

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• philanthropy

  1. The effort or inclination to increase the well-being of humankind, as by charitable aid or donations.
  2. Love of humankind in general.
  3. Something, such as an activity or institution, intended to promote human welfare.

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  1. The effort or inclination to increase the well-being of humankind, as by charitable aid or donations.
  2. Love of humankind in general.
  3. Something, such as an activity or institution, intended to promote human welfare.

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• beneficence

  1. The state or quality of being kind, charitable, or beneficial.
  2. A charitable act or gift.

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  1. The state or quality of being kind, charitable, or beneficial.
  2. A charitable act or gift.

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• goodness

  1. The state or quality of being good.
  2. The beneficial or nutritious part.
  3. Used to express mild surprise.

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  1. The state or quality of being good.
  2. The beneficial or nutritious part.
  3. Used to express mild surprise.

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• clemency

  1. A disposition to show mercy, especially toward an offender or enemy.
  2. A merciful, kind, or lenient act.
  3. Mildness, especially of weather.

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  1. A disposition to show mercy, especially toward an offender or enemy.
  2. A merciful, kind, or lenient act.
  3. Mildness, especially of weather.

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• kindliness

  1. The quality or state of being kindly.
  2. A kindly deed.

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  1. The quality or state of being kindly.
  2. A kindly deed.

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• politeness

  1. The quality of being polite.

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  1. The quality of being polite.

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• softheartedness

  1. The state or condition of being softhearted; sentimental tenderness.

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  1. The state or condition of being softhearted; sentimental tenderness.

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• warmheartedness

  1. the quality of being warmhearted

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  1. the quality of being warmhearted

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• commiseration

  1. The feeling or expression of pity or sorrow.

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  1. The feeling or expression of pity or sorrow.

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• amicableness

  1. The state or quality of being amicable.

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  1. The state or quality of being amicable.

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• agreeableness

  1. (uncountable) The quality of being agreeable or pleasing; that quality which gives satisfaction or moderate pleasure to the mind or senses.
  2. (uncountable) The quality of being agreeable or suitable; suitableness or conformity; consistency.
  3. (countable) Resemblance; concordance; harmony.

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  1. (uncountable) The quality of being agreeable or pleasing; that quality which gives satisfaction or moderate pleasure to the mind or senses.
  2. (uncountable) The quality of being agreeable or suitable; suitableness or conformity; consistency.
  3. (countable) Resemblance; concordance; harmony.

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• altruism

  1. Unselfish concern for the welfare of others; selflessness.
  2. Instinctive behavior that is detrimental to the individual but favors the survival or spread of that individual's genes, as by benefiting its relatives.

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  1. Unselfish concern for the welfare of others; selflessness.
  2. Instinctive behavior that is detrimental to the individual but favors the survival or spread of that individual's genes, as by benefiting its relatives.

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• unselfishness

  1. The state of being unselfish.

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  1. The state of being unselfish.

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• compassion

  1. Deep awareness of the suffering of another accompanied by the wish to relieve it.

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  1. Deep awareness of the suffering of another accompanied by the wish to relieve it.

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• solicitousness

  1. The state or quality of being solicitous.

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  1. The state or quality of being solicitous.

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• solicitude

  1. The state of being solicitous; care or concern, as for the well-being of another.
  2. A cause of concern:

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  1. The state of being solicitous; care or concern, as for the well-being of another.
  2. A cause of concern:

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• understanding

  1. The ability by which one understands; intelligence:
  2. The quality or condition of one who understands; comprehension:
  3. Individual or specified judgment or outlook; opinion:

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  1. The ability by which one understands; intelligence:
  2. The quality or condition of one who understands; comprehension:
  3. Individual or specified judgment or outlook; opinion:

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• courteousness

  1. The characteristic of being courteous.

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  1. The characteristic of being courteous.

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• humanity

  1. Humans considered as a group; the human race.
  2. The condition or quality of being human.
  3. The quality of being humane; benevolence.

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  1. Humans considered as a group; the human race.
  2. The condition or quality of being human.
  3. The quality of being humane; benevolence.

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• thoughtfulness

  1. thoughtful and considerate attention
  2. careful deliberation before action

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  1. thoughtful and considerate attention
  2. careful deliberation before action

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• courtesy

  1. Polite behavior.
  2. A polite gesture or remark.
  3. Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence:

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  1. Polite behavior.
  2. A polite gesture or remark.
  3. Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence:

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• mildness

  1. The quality of being mild; gentleness

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  1. The quality of being mild; gentleness

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• benignity

  1. The quality or condition of being kind and gentle.
  2. A kindly or gracious act.

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  1. The quality or condition of being kind and gentle.
  2. A kindly or gracious act.

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• tact

  1. Acute sensitivity to what is proper and appropriate in dealing with others, including the ability to speak or act without offending.

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  1. Acute sensitivity to what is proper and appropriate in dealing with others, including the ability to speak or act without offending.

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• delicacy

  1. The quality of being delicate.
  2. Something pleasing and appealing, especially a choice food.
  3. Fineness of appearance, construction, or execution; elegance:

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  1. The quality of being delicate.
  2. Something pleasing and appealing, especially a choice food.
  3. Fineness of appearance, construction, or execution; elegance:

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• indulgence

  1. The action or an instance of indulging:
  2. The state of being indulgent; tolerance:
  3. Something indulged in:

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  1. The action or an instance of indulging:
  2. The state of being indulgent; tolerance:
  3. Something indulged in:

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• kindheartedness

  1. The quality of being kindhearted.

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  1. The quality of being kindhearted.

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• helpfulness

  1. The quality of being helpful.

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  1. The quality of being helpful.

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• generosity

  1. Liberality in giving or willingness to give:
  2. Kindness or magnanimity:
  3. Amplitude; abundance:

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  1. Liberality in giving or willingness to give:
  2. Kindness or magnanimity:
  3. Amplitude; abundance:

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• benevolence

  1. An inclination to perform kind, charitable acts.
  2. A kindly act.
  3. A gift given out of generosity.

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  1. An inclination to perform kind, charitable acts.
  2. A kindly act.
  3. A gift given out of generosity.

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• sweetness

  1. The condition of being sweet or sugary.
  2. A pleasant disposition; kindness.

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  1. The condition of being sweet or sugary.
  2. A pleasant disposition; kindness.

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• sympathy

  1. A feeling of pity or sorrow for the distress of another; commiseration.
  2. An expression of such feeling:
  3. Mutual understanding or feeling between people:

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  1. A feeling of pity or sorrow for the distress of another; commiseration.
  2. An expression of such feeling:
  3. Mutual understanding or feeling between people:

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• consideration

  1. Careful thought; deliberation:
  2. A result of considering; an opinion or a judgment:
  3. A factor to be considered in forming a judgment or decision:

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  1. Careful thought; deliberation:
  2. A result of considering; an opinion or a judgment:
  3. A factor to be considered in forming a judgment or decision:

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• good intentions

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• tenderness

  1. a tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings
  2. concern for the feelings or welfare of others
  3. pain or discomfort when an affected area is touched

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  1. a tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings
  2. concern for the feelings or welfare of others
  3. pain or discomfort when an affected area is touched

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A kindly act

• break

  1. To cause to separate into pieces suddenly or violently; smash.
  2. To divide into pieces, as by bending or cutting:
  3. To separate into components or parts:

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  1. To cause to separate into pieces suddenly or violently; smash.
  2. To divide into pieces, as by bending or cutting:
  3. To separate into components or parts:

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• good-lick

  1. (colloquial) Something useful; a good deed.

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  1. (colloquial) Something useful; a good deed.

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• boost

  1. To raise or lift by pushing up from below.
  2. To increase; raise:
  3. To assist in further development or progress:

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  1. To raise or lift by pushing up from below.
  2. To increase; raise:
  3. To assist in further development or progress:

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• lift

  1. To direct or carry from a lower to a higher position; raise:
  2. To transport by air:
  3. To revoke by taking back; rescind:

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  1. To direct or carry from a lower to a higher position; raise:
  2. To transport by air:
  3. To revoke by taking back; rescind:

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• mercy

  1. Compassionate treatment, especially of those under one's power; clemency.
  2. A disposition to be kind and forgiving:
  3. Something for which to be thankful; a blessing:

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  1. Compassionate treatment, especially of those under one's power; clemency.
  2. A disposition to be kind and forgiving:
  3. Something for which to be thankful; a blessing:

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• self-sacrifice

  1. Sacrifice of one's personal interests or well-being for the sake of others or for a cause.

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  1. Sacrifice of one's personal interests or well-being for the sake of others or for a cause.

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• benefaction

  1. The act of conferring aid of some sort.
  2. A charitable gift or deed.

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  1. The act of conferring aid of some sort.
  2. A charitable gift or deed.

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• bounty

  1. Liberality in giving.
  2. Something given liberally.
  3. A reward, inducement, or payment, especially one given by a government for acts deemed beneficial to the state, such as killing predatory animals, growing certain crops, starting certain industries, or enlisting for military service.

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  1. Liberality in giving.
  2. Something given liberally.
  3. A reward, inducement, or payment, especially one given by a government for acts deemed beneficial to the state, such as killing predatory animals, growing certain crops, starting certain industries, or enlisting for military service.

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• kind office

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• courtesy

  1. Polite behavior.
  2. A polite gesture or remark.
  3. Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence:

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  1. Polite behavior.
  2. A polite gesture or remark.
  3. Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence:

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• blessing

  1. The act of one that blesses.
  2. A short prayer said before or after a meal; grace.
  3. Something promoting or contributing to happiness, well-being, or prosperity; a boon.

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  1. The act of one that blesses.
  2. A short prayer said before or after a meal; grace.
  3. Something promoting or contributing to happiness, well-being, or prosperity; a boon.

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• boon

  1. A benefit bestowed, especially one bestowed in response to a request.
  2. A timely blessing or benefit:

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  1. A benefit bestowed, especially one bestowed in response to a request.
  2. A timely blessing or benefit:

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• philanthropy

  1. The effort or inclination to increase the well-being of humankind, as by charitable aid or donations.
  2. Love of humankind in general.
  3. Something, such as an activity or institution, intended to promote human welfare.

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  1. The effort or inclination to increase the well-being of humankind, as by charitable aid or donations.
  2. Love of humankind in general.
  3. Something, such as an activity or institution, intended to promote human welfare.

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• benevolence

  1. An inclination to perform kind, charitable acts.
  2. A kindly act.
  3. A gift given out of generosity.

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  1. An inclination to perform kind, charitable acts.
  2. A kindly act.
  3. A gift given out of generosity.

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• charity

  1. Provision of help or relief to the poor; almsgiving.
  2. Something given to help the needy; alms.
  3. An institution, organization, or fund established to help the needy.

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  1. Provision of help or relief to the poor; almsgiving.
  2. Something given to help the needy; alms.
  3. An institution, organization, or fund established to help the needy.

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• succor

  1. Assistance in time of distress; relief.
  2. One that affords assistance or relief:
  3. To give assistance to in time of want, difficulty, or distress:

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  1. Assistance in time of distress; relief.
  2. One that affords assistance or relief:
  3. To give assistance to in time of want, difficulty, or distress:

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• relief

  1. The easing of a pain, distress, or anxiety:
  2. Something that alleviates pain, distress, or anxiety:
  3. Aid in time of danger:

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  1. The easing of a pain, distress, or anxiety:
  2. Something that alleviates pain, distress, or anxiety:
  3. Aid in time of danger:

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• act of kindness

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• benefit

  1. Something that promotes or enhances well-being; an advantage:
  2. Help; aid:
  3. A payment made by a government agency or insurance company to qualifying persons in time of need:

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  1. Something that promotes or enhances well-being; an advantage:
  2. Help; aid:
  3. A payment made by a government agency or insurance company to qualifying persons in time of need:

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• good turn

  1. An act or gesture that helps another person; a favor.

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  1. An act or gesture that helps another person; a favor.

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• good deed

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• service

  1. Work that is done for others as an occupation or business:
  2. The performance of work or duties for a superior or as a servant:
  3. An act or a variety of work done for others, especially for pay:

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  1. Work that is done for others as an occupation or business:
  2. The performance of work or duties for a superior or as a servant:
  3. An act or a variety of work done for others, especially for pay:

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• favor

  1. A gracious, friendly, or obliging act that is freely granted:
  2. Friendly or favorable regard; approval or support:
  3. A state of being held in such regard:

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  1. A gracious, friendly, or obliging act that is freely granted:
  2. Friendly or favorable regard; approval or support:
  3. A state of being held in such regard:

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