desire to do good to others; goodwill; charitableness

to be filled with benevolence toward one's fellow creatures.

an act of kindness; a charitable gift.

English History . a forced contribution to the sovereign.

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animosity , greediness , ill will , malevolence , meanness , selfishness , spite , unkindness

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altruism , amity , comity , compassion , feeling , friendliness , friendship , generosity , gift , goodness , good will , humanity , kindheartedness , kindness , sympathy , beneficence , benignancy , benignity , charitableness , charity , goodwill , grace , kindliness , philanthropy , benefaction , favor , oblation , office