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beneficent

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1
as in benevolent
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others a beneficent couple who are regular volunteers at a homeless shelter

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as in charitable
having or showing a concern for the welfare of others a beneficent effort to help out the needy during the holidays

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as in beneficial
promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being cultural activities have a beneficent effect on a community that can't be measured in dollars and cents

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