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goodwill

/ˌɡʊdˈwɪl/noun2 syllables

Goodwill means: a disposition to kindness and compassion.

Synonyms for goodwill2

noun, as in a disposition to kindness and compassion

grace, good will

noun, as in (accounting) an intangible asset valued according to the advantage or reputation a business has acquired (over and above its tangible assets)

good will

noun, as in the friendly hope that something will succeed

good will

What does goodwill mean?3

noun

1

a disposition to kindness and compassion“the victor's grace in treating the vanquished”

2

(accounting) an intangible asset valued according to the advantage or reputation a business has acquired (over and above its tangible assets)

3

the friendly hope that something will succeed

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with goodwill?36

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Goodwill in a sentence

  • Without goodwill on both sides, the treaty will quickly be broken.mccarras
  • This generosity unites people, fostering goodwill and cooperation.DJ_Saidez
  • The airline provided free accommodation to stranded passengers as a goodwill gesture.patgfisher
  • His soul seemed to be made up of good humor and goodwill.jhomel
  • Our future depends on the goodwill of a small elite.sergiomelo
  • I'm sure that with a little goodwill everything will work out.Nuel
  • Mending our relationship will take all our goodwill.Nuel
  • If you always ignore people's goodwill, someday you're going to end up in a difficult situation.hcougar

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