Benevolent Vocab Blog: Due Thurs., 1/10 by 11:59pm

1/7/2013

Our vocabulary blog word this week is benevolent.

As defined by Merriam-Webster, benevolent, an adjective, means "marked by or disposed to doing good."

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90 Comments

EB7

1/7/2013 04:11:15 am

The benevolent nun was recognized by her good things she did in her lifetime. This makes sense because the nun was known for doing good deeds.

MR7

1/7/2013 04:11:30 am

The benevolent teacher allowed the child to be late with impunity. Benevolent makes sense here because this sentence shows that the teacher was doing something good when she did not punish the student.

BTB6

1/7/2013 04:52:38 am

The soldier's benevolent deed saved ten citizens and won him the Medal of Honor. Benevolent makes sense in this context because the good deed saved the citizens.

jj8

1/7/2013 04:52:56 am

Her benevolent attitude cheered up everyone's mood. This sentence makes sense because her attitude was well meaning and kind.

EH7

1/7/2013 05:02:42 am

That girl made a benevolent deed, she deserves an award. Benevolent makes sense in the context because this girl made a very good deed.

kg8

1/7/2013 05:30:31 am

The benevolent boy quickly bounded up the stairs for his father's watch. This makes sense because he obeyed his father to go get his watch.

PN7

1/7/2013 05:40:39 am

A true friend is one who possesses a benevolent personality. Benevolent is used in this sentence correctly since a true friend should be known to be helpful, kind, and loving.

vv8

1/7/2013 05:55:08 am

I believe his deed was purely benevolent, and that he did not intend to harm anyone. This makes sense because what he did was meant to do good, not to hurt someone.

MH6

1/7/2013 06:01:55 am

The benefactor gave a benevolent amount of money to the school.
The word makes sense because the benefactor gave a good amount of money to the school.

ES8

1/7/2013 06:16:46 am

Helping in the soup kitchen is a very benevolent act.
Benevolent makes sense in this sentence because it describes helping others in the soup kitchen as a act of kindness.

AM6

1/7/2013 06:34:37 am

The benevolent organization works to provide schools with school supplies. Benevolent makes sense when used in this context because the organization was doing good by providing school supplies for schools that do not have all of the supplies needed.

BC6

1/7/2013 06:47:03 am

Philip always has a benevolent attitude. This makes sense in this context because Philip is always kind to everyone.

JT7

1/7/2013 06:53:22 am

The benevolent Tom cleaned the classroom. The word makes sense because Tom did an act of kindness.

EB6

1/7/2013 06:56:03 am

King's should be benevolent to thier subjects.
This word makes sense in this sentence becauce kings should be kind to their subjects.

Mrs. Peko

1/7/2013 10:35:33 pm

Please make sure to use proper punctuation and spelling.

EL8

1/7/2013 07:01:35 am

Tommy's benevolent paper recieved an A+. This makes sense because Tommy's great paper recieved a great grade.

Mrs. Peko

1/7/2013 10:39:07 pm

Benevolent has more of a charitable connotation to it. It is not just a synonym for good.

Sa6

1/7/2013 07:14:47 am

An anonymous benevolent fund was set up to help needy children. The word benevolent in this sentence is giving needy children an opportunity for a better life.

SJ6

1/7/2013 07:15:20 am

My mother is a very benevolent person who often helps out at our local thrift store. The word benevolent makes sense in this context because it describes my mother doing good things like caring for the needy.

ALH7

1/7/2013 07:34:05 am

She grew up as a benevolent child. Benevolent works in this sentence because she grew up as a good acting child.

KK6

1/7/2013 08:34:26 am

The benevolent plan helped the team win the championship game. Benevolent makes sense in this sentence because the plan was a good contribution to the success of the team.

ET7

1/7/2013 09:28:08 am

A benevolent man donated many presents to the homeless shelter. Benevolent makes sense in this sentence because the man was doing good when he donated the presents to the homeless shelter.

kcm7

1/7/2013 10:32:37 am

Mother Teresa is a benevolent role model for Catholics. This word makes sense in this sentence because Mother Teresa is know for doing good and helping those in need.

SS7

1/7/2013 10:41:51 am

David's large donation to the church was very benevolent. This sentence makes sense because he did good by donating to the church.

AOD7

1/7/2013 11:08:55 am

My brother was very benevolent when he helped me when i was hurt. This makes sense because my brother did a good deed.

Mrs. Peko

1/7/2013 10:45:02 pm

I'm not sure who you are. Please repost using the correct blog name.

GH6

1/7/2013 11:10:37 am

The valiant knight was rewarded for his benevolent deed. Benevolent is used correctly in this sentence because the knight was rewarded for his good deed.

IH6

1/7/2013 08:36:01 pm

The children at the scool were said to be kind and benevolent.
This sentence makes sense because the children are being marked by and disposed to doing good.

SS6

1/7/2013 08:48:44 pm

The benevolent student will get better grades on her report card this quarter. This makes sense in this context because it is explaining that the student is disposed to get better grades this quarter.

EB6

1/8/2013 04:50:58 am

King's should be benevolent to thier subjects.
This word makes sense in this sentence becauce King's should be kind to their subjects.

Mrs. Peko

1/8/2013 08:47:13 pm

You don't need any apostrophes in your sentences. Also, double check your spelling.

km7

1/8/2013 05:01:48 am

The teacher rewarded the child who performed the benevolent deed by giving the child a piece of candy. Benevolent makes sense in this sentence because the teacher rewarded the child who did the good deed by giving them a piece of candy.

jh7

1/8/2013 05:17:05 am

The man deciding to visit the woman in the hospitle was a benevolent deed

Mrs. Peko

1/8/2013 08:44:25 pm

Watch your spelling, and where is your explanation sentence?

EL8

1/8/2013 05:47:17 am

The benevolent man worked at the homless center for 5 hours this week. This makes sense because the man is doing a good deed for a long time.

AP7

1/8/2013 06:04:04 am

The benevolent coach did not penalize the athlete for showing up twenty minutes late. This sentence makes sense because the coach did something nice for his player by not making him do an extra workout.

DG8

1/8/2013 06:06:58 am

My Father was acting a lot more Benevolent than usual. It makes sense because my father was acting more holy than usual.

as7

1/8/2013 06:14:41 am

The girl was very benevolent when she helped her little brother do his homework. This makes sense because she did a good deed to help her younger brother.

KM6

1/8/2013 06:15:10 am

It was benevolent of Roxy to clean up the park for the community. Benevolent makes sense in this sentence because it was a good thing for the girl to clean up the park.

JP6

1/8/2013 06:42:25 am

The man gave the school a benevolent amount of money for the renovation. Benevolent makes sense in this sentence because the man gave enough money.

Mrs. Peko

1/8/2013 08:45:29 pm

The money was benevolent?

JP6

1/10/2013 09:23:37 am

The benevolent man gave money to the school. Benevolent makes sense in this sentence because the man was benevolent in giving the money.

KFM7

1/8/2013 06:54:39 am

The benevolent boy visited the people in the nursing home. This makes sense in the sentence because the boys deeds where good.

kb7

1/8/2013 06:58:10 am

The benevolent priest preached the children and the parents thanked him.
This makes sense because the priest was doing a good deed and being a holy person by teachimg the children.

BK8

1/8/2013 07:13:30 am

The teachers at Sandy Hook Elementry School that died to save the children were very benevolent.
Benevolent makes sense in this sentence because the teachers are marked by doing good.

LT7

1/8/2013 08:28:43 am

The benevolent charity that helps kids with cancer live a happy and healthy life saved many kids lifes this year.The sentence makes sense because the charity was doing a good thing by helping children with cancer improve their lifestyle.

mh8

1/8/2013 08:36:09 am

The benevolent woman volunteers three times during the week to different charity organizations. Benevolent makes sense in this sentence because benevolent describes a charitble woman.

RR6

1/8/2013 08:56:35 am

The runner`s benevolent actions to an injured player got him an "honorable mention". This makes sense because the runner was being nice and or caring to an injured player.

CH7

1/8/2013 09:43:00 am

The benevolent girl sent flowers to the man with broken legs. Benevolent makes sense in this sentence because since the girl was so kind and good at heart, she sent flowers to the injured man.

EH6

1/8/2013 09:55:24 am

The benevolent deed of cleaning the dishes helped out my mom. Benevolent makes sense because it was a good thing that he did.

BL8

1/8/2013 10:11:09 am

The benevolent player helped up the player he had knocked down.

Benevolent makes sense in this sentence because the player did a good deed and sportsmanly helped up the other player

JT6

1/8/2013 10:21:55 am

The benevolent soldier risked his life to save the injured child behind enemy lines. Benevolent makes sense in this context because the soldier was putting himself in harms way to help a child which he had no duty to help.

BR7

1/8/2013 11:48:25 am

Pope John Paul II did a benevolent deed when he visited the prisoner who had shot him. The word benevolent makes sense in this sentence because it was an act of kindness to visit the prisoner.

AH7

1/8/2013 08:59:54 pm

Their family does a benevolent job by going to Church every Sunday.
This makes sense because going to Church is a good deed.

AV7

1/9/2013 04:56:13 am

The child who visited a nursing home did a benevolent deed.
This makes sense because the child did a good deed.

NB6

1/9/2013 05:02:56 am

It was a benevolent person who donated the money to the sports club. Benevolent makes sense in this sentence because the giver is a charitable person.

EB6

1/9/2013 05:04:55 am

Kings should be benevolent to their subjects.
This word makes sense in this sentence because Kings should be kind to their subjects.

HS7

1/9/2013 05:05:03 am

The little girl did a benevolent deed when she donated her money to the poor. Benevolent makes sense in this sentence because the little girl did a good deed by donating money to the poor.

vv6

1/9/2013 05:12:21 am

I did a benevolent ded when I gave my old clothes to the poor. This sentence makes sense because i did a good deed.

CN8

1/9/2013 06:13:05 am

Everyone loved her benevolent attitude. This makes sense because she had a good attitude

CW8

1/9/2013 06:27:07 am

The benevolent young man volunteered at a homeless shelter on Saturday afternoon.

The young man is doing a good, charitable deed by sacrificing his Saturday afternoons to work at the homeless shelter.

GK7

1/9/2013 06:37:21 am

Christophers benevolent act to raise money for charity will start a chain reaction of good deeds. Benevolent makes sense in the sentence because Christopher made a kind act in raising money.

MC7

1/9/2013 06:45:07 am

The politician's benevolent deed helped him win the election. This sentence makes sense because voters liked that the politician did a good deed.

GF8

1/9/2013 06:51:34 am

Mrs.Green is a benevolent teacher because she never assigns homework over the holiday break. The word benevolent makes sense in this sentence because she was doing good.

ANO8

1/9/2013 06:52:48 am

The benevolent girl always helps others.
This sentence makes since because the girl was doing good by helping others.

VD7

1/9/2013 07:08:55 am

She has many benevolent feelings about doing work for the church. This sentence makes sense because she feels good about doing work for the church.

OA8

1/9/2013 07:31:05 am

St. Hilary did many good deeds for the needy which showed what a benevolent person he was.
Benevolent makes sense in my sentence because it is showing that St. Hilary was a very holy person for doing good deeds for the needy.

KK6

1/9/2013 07:38:42 am

Joseph's benevolent action towards the little girl made the teacher smile. Benevolent makes sense in this sentence because the teacher appreiciated Joesph's kind deed towards the little girl.

cm6

1/9/2013 07:53:29 am

Her benevolent mom gave money to charity. This makes sense because her mother was charitable, generous, and did a good deed.

MW6

1/9/2013 08:27:14 am

The kind woman did a benevolent deed by working at a homeless shelter. The word benevolent makes sense in this sentence because it was good that she worked at the homeless shelter.

GC8

1/9/2013 08:29:58 am

My mom is a very benevolent person because she always stays after church and helps. This sentence makes sense because my mom is doing a good deed by helping out after church.

EB6

1/9/2013 09:34:16 am

Kings should be benevolent to their subjects.
This word makes sense in this sentence because kings should be kind to their subjects.

AT7

1/9/2013 11:24:39 am

The doctor was benevolent to all his patients. The word benevolent makes since in this sentence because he wanted to help all his patients.

AT7

1/9/2013 11:25:05 am

The doctor was benevolent to all his patients. The word benevolent makes since in this sentence because he wanted to help all his patients.

JM8

1/10/2013 04:27:01 am

The benevolent boy help someone pick up their dropped crayons. Benevolent makes sense here because it was good for the boy to help someone else with their problem.

RS7

1/10/2013 05:19:29 am

I did my elderly neighbor an benevolent deed.
This makes since because I did a good deed for my elderly neighbor.

EM6

1/10/2013 06:00:16 am

Michael"s benevolent essay boosted his grade up to an A. It makes sense because it was a great essay.

MF8

1/10/2013 06:01:56 am

The benevolent student always followed directions in class. This sentence makes sense because the student was good and did what he/she was supposed to do.

cp6

1/10/2013 06:56:20 am

Mother Teresa was always positive, spiritual, giving, and had a very benevolent personality by doing frequent acts of kindness. The word benevolent makes sense in the sentence because benevolent is being used an adjective to describe mother Teresa's kind and charitable personality.

HV8

1/10/2013 08:35:26 am

The student's benevolent nature made class enjoyable. This sentence makes sense because the students's nature is good.

scs6

1/10/2013 09:03:37 am

Haven of Rest is a very benevolent organization because it helps people get their lives back on track.

Benevolent makes sense in this sentence because Haven of Rest helps people who have problems.

BB6

1/10/2013 09:43:47 am

Susan and Parker did a benevolent deed by working at the homeless shelter. The word benevolent makes sense in this sentence because the deed was good.

TP8

1/10/2013 10:04:03 am

The basketball player did a benevolent act when he helped the other teams player up. This makes sense because the act the basketball player did was kind and charitable.

OS8

1/10/2013 10:33:02 am

The students' benevolent work helping to feed the poor at the hunger center was appreciated by the downtrodden families, but also, made her feel good about herself and her parents very proud. This word makes sense in this sentence because benevolent means to do good works for others.

SH6

1/10/2013 11:00:42 am

I was benevolent to my dog on national animal day. The statement makes sense because I was nice to my dog on national animal day.

jd8

1/10/2013 11:15:36 am

Tommy recieved a gold star from his teacher in reward for his benevolent actions. Benevolent belongs in this sentence because Tommy performed wonderful actions to recieve the award.

RD8

1/10/2013 11:32:41 am

The teacher was benevolent to her student by helping her with her homework. Benevolent makes since in this sentence because the teacher wanted to help her student who was having trouble with her assignment,

ER8

1/10/2013 11:33:36 am

It was no surprise that the benevolent person in the story later became a saint. Benevolent makes sense in this sentence because the person had to do good and be a good person to become a saint.

hm8

1/10/2013 12:26:34 pm

St Hilary was benevolent by teaching the word of God. Benevolent works in the sentence because teaching the word of God or living the word of God is what God wants us to do and doing what he wants is doing good things.

lw7

1/10/2013 12:32:11 pm

The act of babysitting your 3 most awesome adorable cousins for 6 hours and then forcing yourself to stay up to do homework which you cannot do with them around and then not getting paid 2 days in a row is very very very benevolent.
this makes sense because you are completely exhausted after doing that but you did it out of love anyway and now I'm totally soooo exhausted i can't sleep but I love them anyway.

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