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benevolent objective

[bə-ˈne-və-lənt əb-ˈjek-tiv]
nounpl: benevolent objectives
objetivo benevolente
1. A goal or aim intended to promote the welfare, well-being, or interests of others; a charitable or altruistic purpose
The foundation's benevolent objective is to provide education to underprivileged children.
O objetivo benevolente da fundação é fornecer educação às crianças desfavorecidas.
2. In organizational or institutional contexts, a stated purpose directed toward doing good or providing assistance to a group or community
The organization operates with a benevolent objective to reduce poverty in rural areas.
A organização funciona com um objetivo benevolente de reduzir a pobreza nas áreas rurais.
Synonyms
altruistic goalcharitable aimhumanitarian objectivephilanthropic purposenoble intention
Antonyms
malevolent objectiveselfish aimexploitative purposeharmful intention

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetivo benevolente
standard usage
São Paulo
objetivo benevolente
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
objetivo benevolente
standard usage
Portugal
objetivo benevolente
standard usage; may also use 'propósito benevolente'

Related Idioms & Phrases

do good
lend a hand
have one's heart in the right place
a labor of love
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