Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In a benevolent manner; with good will; kindly.
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- adverb In a
benevolent manner.
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- adverb in a benevolent manner
Etymologies
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Examples
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On one hand we have a no-book-readin' presidential jock - George Bush - now 'benevolently' promising to dole out "assets and resources" in the wake of a Category 4/5 hurricane.
Tsunamis 26-dec-2004 Marian 2005
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Germans tried in every way to block the project for it interfered with their scheme to "benevolently" assimilate Angola.
An African Adventure Isaac Frederick Marcosson 1918
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The Vatican stressed that the pope had lifted the excommunication of Williamson and three other traditionalist bishops '' benevolently '' as a result of repeated requests by the society to which the bishops belong as a precursor to bringing the breakaway group back to the Church.
Clerical Whispers 2009
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A parent striking a child, any socializer striking any learner, of any age, however "benevolently," short circuits interpersonal resonance †"disconnects the dancers.
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A parent striking a child, any socializer striking any learner, of any age, however "benevolently," short circuits interpersonal resonance †"disconnects the dancers.
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The worn but spit-shined sanctuary is silent this weekday morning and the life-size statues of La Virgen de Guadalupe and St. Jude, aglow in shadowy candlelight, gaze benevolently out of their gaudy, flower-bedecked encasements.
American Grace Robert D. Putnam 2010
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Those who did not called themselves the Serim chose to rule “benevolently” over humans and lived their lives in a way that they hoped would someday return them to Heaven.
My Fair Succubi Jill Myles 2011
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Those who did not called themselves the Serim chose to rule “benevolently” over humans and lived their lives in a way that they hoped would someday return them to Heaven.
My Fair Succubi Jill Myles 2011
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David Fincher, I benevolently grant you permission to accept this award.
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Those who did not called themselves the Serim chose to rule “benevolently” over humans and lived their lives in a way that they hoped would someday return them to Heaven.
My Fair Succubi Jill Myles 2011
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