benevolent

kind, generous and wanting to help others

परोपकारी, दयालु

Usage

Examples

A benevolent donor paid for the new library.

The old king was benevolent to the poor.

Common mistake

The benevolent thief robbed the old man.

The malevolent thief robbed the old man.

Benevolent means kind; malevolent means wishing harm.

Remember: Benevolent = bene, good.