How do you spell Benevolent?
Correct spelling
benevolent
Remember BENE-VOLENT: well-wishing needs 'o' like 'volunteer' - both involve willing action
Why is benevolent spelled this way?
From Latin benevolens, well-wishing. BENE (well) + VELLE (to wish). Benevolence is wishing well — goodwill that acts on its intentions.
Common misspellings of benevolent
benevolantbenevloentbenevelentbenovalent
Example
The benevolent donor established a scholarship fund for underprivileged students.