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Usage

• benign

  If you describe someone as benign, they are kind, gentle, and harmless.

• benefaction

  A benefaction is a charitable contribution of money or assistance that someone gives to a person or organization.

• benevolent

  Someone who is benevolent wishes others well, often by being kind, filled with goodwill, and charitable towards them.

• beneficial

  Something beneficial is helpful, useful, or valuable in some way.

• benefit

  A benefit is a good thing or effect that you get from something.

• benediction

  the act of praying for divine protection

• benefactor

  a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)

• benefactress

  a woman benefactor

• beneficence

  doing good

• beneficent

  doing or producing good

• beneficiary

  having or arising from a benefice

• benevolence

  disposition to do good