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beneficent
CEFRC1
/bəˈnɛ.fɪ.sənt/
adjective
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In plain English
- 01
adjective
generous in assistance to the poor.
- 02
adjective
Extra detailGiven to acts that are kind, charitable, philanthropic or beneficial.
Examples
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.
We have only the choice between unbearable truths and beneficent lies.
At a glance
Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 2
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Synonyms
- 3
Deep Dive
More examples
In contextNear-synonyms: benevolent, generous, magnanimous
beneficent influence
beneficent spirit
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Origin
adjective
From Latin *beneficens, *beneficent-, from bene (“well, good”) + -ficens, combining form from faciens, present participle of facere (“to make or do”). Compare English beneficence.