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beneficent

/bəˈnɛf.ə.sənt/

Meanings
adjective
Given to acts that are kind, charitable, philanthropic or beneficial.

Examples :

"The beneficent donor provided scholarships for students who couldn't afford tuition. "
moral character human society philosophy value

Related Words

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students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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philanthropic adjective

/ˌfɪlənˈθrɑpɪk/ /ˌfɪlənˈθrɑpɪk/

Of or pertaining to philanthropy; characterized by philanthropy; loving or helping mankind

"a philanthropic enterprise"

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provided verb

/pɹəˈvaɪdɪd/

To make a living; earn money for necessities.

"It is difficult to provide for my family working on minimum wage."

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that noun

/ˈðæt/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðɛt/

Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

"My sister brought several books to the library, and that one is about dinosaurs. "

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given verb

/ˈɡɪ.vən/

(ditransitive) To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.

"The teacher gave the students a new assignment. "

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tuition noun

/ˈtjuːʃən/ /tjuːˈɪʃən/ /tuˈɪʃən/

A sum of money paid for instruction (such as in a high school, boarding school, university, or college).

"My son's tuition at the university is quite expensive this year. "

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afford verb

/əˈfɔːd/ /əˈfoɹd/

To incur, stand, or bear without serious detriment, as an act which might under other circumstances be injurious;—with an auxiliary, as can, could, might, etc.; to be able or rich enough.

"I think we can afford the extra hour it will take.  We can only afford to buy a small car at the moment."

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scholarships noun

/ˈskɑlərˌʃɪps/ /ˈskɑlɚˌʃɪps/

A grant-in-aid to a student.

"Many students rely on scholarships to help pay for their college tuition. "

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acts noun

/æks/

Something done, a deed.

"an act of goodwill"

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beneficial noun

/ˌbɛnəˈfɪʃəl/

Something that is beneficial.

"A healthy diet is a beneficial for maintaining good health. "

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donor noun

/ˈdəʊnə/ /ˈdoʊnɚ/

One who makes a donation.

"The charity raised $2,000 from various donors."

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charitable adjective

/ˈtʃærɪtəbl/ /ˈtʃærətəbl/

Pertaining to charity.

"The school's fundraising campaign was very charitable, raising money for underprivileged students. "