Our vocabulary blog word this week is benevolent.
As defined by Merriam-Webster, benevolent, an adjective, means "marked by or disposed to doing good." (See the right sidebar that details how and what to post.)
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EB7 01/07/2013 3:11pm
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 01/07/2013 3:11pm
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 01/07/2013 3:52pm
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 01/07/2013 3:52pm
Her benevolent attitude cheered up everyone's mood. This sentence makes sense because her attitude was well meaning and kind. EH7 01/07/2013 4:02pm
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 01/07/2013 4:30pm
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 01/07/2013 4:40pm
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 01/07/2013 4:55pm
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 01/07/2013 5:01pm
The benefactor gave a benevolent amount of money to the school. ES8 01/07/2013 5:16pm
Helping in the soup kitchen is a very benevolent act. AM6 01/07/2013 5:34pm
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 01/07/2013 5:47pm
Philip always has a benevolent attitude. This makes sense in this context because Philip is always kind to everyone. JT7 01/07/2013 5:53pm
The benevolent Tom cleaned the classroom. The word makes sense because Tom did an act of kindness. EB6 01/07/2013 5:56pm
King's should be benevolent to thier subjects. Mrs. Peko 01/08/2013 9:35am
Please make sure to use proper punctuation and spelling. EL8 01/07/2013 6:01pm
Tommy's benevolent paper recieved an A+. This makes sense because Tommy's great paper recieved a great grade. Mrs. Peko 01/08/2013 9:39am
Benevolent has more of a charitable connotation to it. It is not just a synonym for good. Sa6 01/07/2013 6:14pm
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 01/07/2013 6:15pm
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 01/07/2013 6:34pm
She grew up as a benevolent child. Benevolent works in this sentence because she grew up as a good acting child. KK6 01/07/2013 7:34pm
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 01/07/2013 8:28pm
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 01/07/2013 9:32pm
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 01/07/2013 9:41pm
David's large donation to the church was very benevolent. This sentence makes sense because he did good by donating to the church. AOD7 01/07/2013 10:08pm
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 01/08/2013 9:45am
I'm not sure who you are. Please repost using the correct blog name. GH6 01/07/2013 10:10pm
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 01/08/2013 7:36am
The children at the scool were said to be kind and benevolent. SS6 01/08/2013 7:48am
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 01/08/2013 3:50pm
King's should be benevolent to thier subjects. Mrs. Peko 01/09/2013 7:47am
You don't need any apostrophes in your sentences. Also, double check your spelling. km7 01/08/2013 4:01pm
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 01/08/2013 4:17pm
The man deciding to visit the woman in the hospitle was a benevolent deed Mrs. Peko 01/09/2013 7:44am
Watch your spelling, and where is your explanation sentence? EL8 01/08/2013 4:47pm
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 01/08/2013 5:04pm
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 01/08/2013 5:06pm
My Father was acting a lot more Benevolent than usual. It makes sense because my father was acting more holy than usual. as7 01/08/2013 5:14pm
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 01/08/2013 5:15pm
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 01/08/2013 5:42pm
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 01/09/2013 7:45am
The money was benevolent? JP6 01/10/2013 8:23pm
The benevolent man gave money to the school. Benevolent makes sense in this sentence because the man was benevolent in giving the money. KFM7 01/08/2013 5:54pm
The benevolent boy visited the people in the nursing home. This makes sense in the sentence because the boys deeds where good. kb7 01/08/2013 5:58pm
The benevolent priest preached the children and the parents thanked him. BK8 01/08/2013 6:13pm
The teachers at Sandy Hook Elementry School that died to save the children were very benevolent. LT7 01/08/2013 7:28pm
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 01/08/2013 7:36pm
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 01/08/2013 7:56pm
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 01/08/2013 8:43pm
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 01/08/2013 8:55pm
The benevolent deed of cleaning the dishes helped out my mom. Benevolent makes sense because it was a good thing that he did. BL8 01/08/2013 9:11pm
The benevolent player helped up the player he had knocked down. JT6 01/08/2013 9:21pm
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 01/08/2013 10:48pm
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 01/09/2013 7:59am
Their family does a benevolent job by going to Church every Sunday. AV7 01/09/2013 3:56pm
The child who visited a nursing home did a benevolent deed. NB6 01/09/2013 4:02pm
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 01/09/2013 4:04pm
Kings should be benevolent to their subjects. HS7 01/09/2013 4:05pm
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 01/09/2013 4:12pm
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 01/09/2013 5:13pm
Everyone loved her benevolent attitude. This makes sense because she had a good attitude CW8 01/09/2013 5:27pm
The benevolent young man volunteered at a homeless shelter on Saturday afternoon. GK7 01/09/2013 5:37pm
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 01/09/2013 5:45pm
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 01/09/2013 5:51pm
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 01/09/2013 5:52pm
The benevolent girl always helps others. VD7 01/09/2013 6:08pm
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 01/09/2013 6:31pm
St. Hilary did many good deeds for the needy which showed what a benevolent person he was. KK6 01/09/2013 6:38pm
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 01/09/2013 6:53pm
Her benevolent mom gave money to charity. This makes sense because her mother was charitable, generous, and did a good deed. MW6 01/09/2013 7:27pm
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 01/09/2013 7:29pm
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 01/09/2013 8:34pm
Kings should be benevolent to their subjects. AT7 01/09/2013 10:24pm
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 01/09/2013 10:25pm
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 01/10/2013 3:27pm
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 01/10/2013 4:19pm
I did my elderly neighbor an benevolent deed. EM6 01/10/2013 5:00pm
Michael"s benevolent essay boosted his grade up to an A. It makes sense because it was a great essay. MF8 01/10/2013 5:01pm
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 01/10/2013 5:56pm
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 01/10/2013 7:35pm
The student's benevolent nature made class enjoyable. This sentence makes sense because the students's nature is good. scs6 01/10/2013 8:03pm
Haven of Rest is a very benevolent organization because it helps people get their lives back on track. BB6 01/10/2013 8:43pm
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 01/10/2013 9:04pm
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 01/10/2013 9:33pm
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 01/10/2013 10:00pm
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 01/10/2013 10:15pm
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 01/10/2013 10:32pm
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 01/10/2013 10:33pm
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 01/10/2013 11:26pm
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 01/10/2013 11:32pm
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. Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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