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be·nef·i·cent

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ADJECTIVE:

Characterized by or performing acts of kindness or charity.
Producing benefit; beneficial.

ETYMOLOGY:
Probably from beneficence, on the model of such pairs as benevolent, benevolence

OTHER FORMS:
be·nefi·cent·ly(Adverb)

Thesaurus: synonyms for beneficent

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