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What are latin or greek words with root word bene?

You're looking for words with the root "bene" which means "good" or "well" in Latin. Here are some examples:

Latin

* Bene (adjective): good, well

* Benefactor (noun): a person who gives money or other help to a person or cause

* Beneficence (noun): the quality of being generous and helpful

* Beneficial (adjective): producing good or helpful results

* Benefit (noun): an advantage or profit

* Benevolent (adjective): well-meaning and kindly

* Benediction (noun): a blessing

* Benign (adjective): gentle and kind

* Benignity (noun): the quality of being gentle and kind

* Biennial (adjective): happening every two years

Greek

While "bene" is a Latin root, the Greek equivalent is "eu-" which also means "good" or "well".

* Eudaimonia (noun): happiness, well-being, flourishing

* Euphemism (noun): a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt

Important Note: Some words with "bene" in Latin might not directly translate to English with "bene" in the word. For example, "benevolent" is from "bene volens" (well-wishing), but it's not the literal translation.

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