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goodwill

or good will

[ good-wil ]

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noun

friendly disposition; benevolence; kindness.
Synonyms:
cheerful acquiescence or consent.
Commerce. an intangible, saleable asset arising from the reputation of a business and its relations with its customers, distinct from the value of its stock and other tangible assets.

goodwill

/ ˌɡʊ��ˈ��ɪ�� /

noun

a feeling of benevolence, approval, and kindly interest
modifier resulting from, showing, or designed to show goodwill
the government sent a goodwill mission to Moscow
a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF
willingness or acquiescence
accounting an intangible asset taken into account in assessing the value of an enterprise and reflecting its commercial reputation, customer connections, etc

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Word History and Origins

Origin of goodwill¹

First recorded before 900; Middle English; Old English gōd willa. See good, will ²

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Synonym Study

See favor.

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He conceded that Democrats running for governor aren’t campaigning in the best of times, or benefiting from a whole lot of goodwill.

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For Waters, humor is the ultimate weapon, and he wields it with irreverent goodwill, mocking himself first before tearing into anyone else.

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The company also said compensation payments will be available to those affected, "as a gesture of goodwill and to make amends".

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The official said the proposal called for Alexander's release on the first day as a "gesture of goodwill".

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This has been a very well-received state visit that seemed to generate plenty of goodwill, with a warm reception from both the Italian public and political leaders.

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