1.03 Bene: Well | Myndbook

Beneficiary

Definition: someone who receives property or help

Agita Bene

Definition: shake well

Benediction

Definition: an expression of good wishes; a blessing

Nota Bene

sometimes abbreviated as N.B. or NB; Definition: note well

Benefaction

Definition: a charitable gift or deed

Benevolent

Definition: willing to give and share, generous

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My mother always signs her letters with nota bene, especially when writing to someone she cares about.

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At the end of a wedding, the priest may give a benediction to the new couple, hoping for a long and happy marriage.

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After I graduated from college, my grandfather gave a benediction at my celebratory dinner.

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My mother named me her beneficiary in her will.

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The two brothers argued over who would be beneficiary of their uncle's property.

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The label on the juice bottle said agita bene before drinking.

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The young man was so benevolent; he gave up his seat on the bus for the woman carrying groceries.

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The benevolent shop owner gave each of his employees a share of his business when he retired

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Volunteering at a homeless shelter may be viewed as a benefaction.

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When my grandfather won the lottery he made a benefaction of a new library for his old elementary school.