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benevolent aim

[bəˈnɛvələnt eɪm]
noun phrasepl: benevolent aims
objetivo benevolente
1. A goal or purpose motivated by kindness, generosity, and goodwill toward others
The organization's benevolent aim is to provide education to underprivileged children.
O objetivo benevolente da organização é fornecer educação às crianças carentes.
2. An intention or target that seeks to do good or help others without expectation of personal gain
With benevolent aim, the charity distributed food to the homeless.
Com objetivo benevolente, a instituição de caridade distribuiu alimentos aos sem-abrigo.
Synonyms
charitable goalphilanthropic purposealtruistic intentionnoble objectivehumanitarian aim
Antonyms
malevolent aimselfish purposenefarious goalharmful intentionexploitative objective

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetivo benevolente
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
objetivo benevolente
Standard usage in Portugal, sometimes 'finalidade benevolente'
São Paulo
objetivo benevolente
Common in formal and institutional contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

with good intentions
for the greater good
with a heart of gold
charitable works
acts of kindness
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