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benevolent intention

[bə-ˈne-və-lənt in-ˈten-shən]
noun phrasepl: benevolent intentions / intenções benevolentes
intenção benevolente
1. A kind, generous, or charitable purpose or aim; a desire to do good without expectation of reward
She donated to the charity with benevolent intention, seeking only to help those in need.
Ela doou para a instituição de caridade com intenção benevolente, buscando apenas ajudar os necessitados.
2. An act or decision motivated by goodwill and concern for others' welfare
His benevolent intention to mentor young professionals made a real difference in their careers.
Sua intenção benevolente de orientar jovens profissionais fez uma diferença real em suas carreiras.
Synonyms
good intentioncharitable purposealtruistic aimphilanthropic goalkind-hearted purpose
Antonyms
malevolent intentionmalicious intentill willselfish motiveharmful purpose

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
intenção benevolente
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
intenção benevolente / bom propósito
Both terms used commonly
Rio de Janeiro
intenção benevolente / boa intenção
Colloquially often shortened to 'boa intenção'
Portugal
intenção benevolente
Formal usage; informal alternatives include 'boa vontade'

Related Idioms & Phrases

the road to hell is paved with good intentions
with all the best intentions
no harm was intended
act out of benevolence
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