bene

Definitions of bene
  1. noun
    that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
    synonyms: buono, valore, virtù
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    antonyms:
    male, parolaccia
    that which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency
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    beneficio, frutto, giovamento, profitto, prò
    something that aids or promotes well-being
    assennatezza, cultura, fondatezza, integrità, saggezza, sanità, sapienza, saviezza
    the quality of being prudent and sensible
    benemerenza
    the quality of being deserving (e.g., deserving assistance)
    interessamento
    a reason for wanting something done
    ragionevolezza, sensatezza
    goodness of reason and judgment
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    attributo, qualità
    an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
  2. noun
    a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
    synonyms: affetto, amore
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    odio
    the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
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    adorazione
    a feeling of profound love and admiration
    cotta, infatuazione, sbandata, scuffia
    temporary love of an adolescent
    devozione
    feelings of ardent love
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    emozione, moto
    any strong feeling
  3. noun
    a positive feeling of liking
    synonyms: affetto, amore, commozione, intenerimento, sdilinquimento, tenerezza
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    attaccamento
    a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
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    sentimento, stato d'animo
    the experiencing of affective and emotional states
  4. noun
    something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
    synonyms: bene immobile, capitale, denaro, immobile, merce, oro, patrimonio, possedimento, possesso, ricchezza, sostanza
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    effetto
    movable property (as distinguished from real estate)
    bene immobile, immobile, tenuta, territorio
    extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
    commenda
    an endowed church office giving income to its holder
    sublocazione
    a lease from one lessee to another
    manomorta
    real property held inalienably (as by an ecclesiastical corporation)
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    proprietà
    anything owned or possessed
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