benevolence

[US]/bɪ'nev(ə)l(ə)ns/
[UK]/bə'nɛvələns/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. fadhili, mwema, vitendo vya fadhili, upendeleo; michango, sadaka.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

acts of benevolence

matendo ya upendeleo

showing benevolence

kuonyesha upendeleo

kindness and benevolence

huruma na upendeleo

act with benevolence

kitenda kwa upendeleo

benevolence towards others

upendeleo kwa wengine

Example Sentences

Wild jujube benevolence besides what effect to still have undisturbedly?

Faida ya mnene wa jujube pori ni nini, ni ipi athari ya kuwa na utulivu?

The benevolence subsisting in her character draws her friends closer to her.

Huruma iliyokuwa ndani ya tabia yake huwafanya marafiki wake kumshika karibu.

The strength of altruism lies in the fact that altruistic acts undeniably occur in any society and that moral codes universally advocate altruism or benevolence and condemn selfishness.

Nguvu ya kibalozi inatoka kwenye ukweli kwamba vitendo vya kibalozi hutokea kwa hakika katika jamii yoyote na kwamba kanuni za maadili hugawinda kibalozi au upendeleo na kuhukumu ubinafsiji.

show benevolence towards others

onyesha huruma kwa wengine

acts of benevolence can make a big difference

vitendo vya huruma vinaweza kufanya tofauti kubwa

a person known for their benevolence

mtu anayejulikana kwa huruma yake

benevolence is an important virtue

huruma ni nuru muhimu

practice benevolence in your daily life

zingatia huruma katika maisha yako ya kila siku

Real-world Examples

Confucius exemplified benevolence and integrity, and through his teaching, became one of China's greatest philosophers.

Source: TED-Ed (video version)

In fact, benevolence is the essence of his teachings.

Source: Lai Shih-Hsiung's Beginner American English (Volume 2)

In the series, many stories are about promoting benevolence.

Source: Intermediate and advanced English short essay.

If we could renounce our benevolence and discard our righteousness, the people would again become filial and kindly.

Source: Tao Te Ching

While people do not expect reward for their benevolence, they do not expect accusation, either.

Source: 50 Sample Essays for English Major Level 8 Exam Memorization

Their public appearance is not just to reflect strength, but also benevolence.

Source: CNN Listening Compilation October 2014

When the Great Tao (Way or Method) ceased to be observed, benevolence and righteousness came into vogue.

Source: Tao Te Ching

Perhaps the most important word he taught us was " ren, " which means " benevolence."

Source: Lai Shih-Hsiung's Beginner American English (Volume 2)

''It's enough that I am truly unhappy to have the right to your benevolence, '' it says.

Source: The Power of Art - Jacques-Louis David

Simon Terrington, an analyst, thinks channels may survive through the benevolence of local bigwigs and the generosity of volunteers.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

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