adjective useful, suitable, beneficial, friendly AN.i.58, AN.i.155 sq.; AN.ii.191; DN.iii.211 sq.; Dhp.163-(m.) a friend, benefactor Mhvs.3, Mhvs.37
■ (nt.) benefit blessing, good Vin.i.4; Snp.233; AN.ii.96 sq., AN.ii.176; Iti.78; Snp-a.500
■ Opp. ahita AN.i.194; MN.i.332.

• -ānukampin friendly & compassionate DN.i.4, DN.i.227; Snp.693; Ja.i.241, Ja.i.244.
• -ūpacāra beneficial conduct saving goodness Ja.i.172.
• -esin desiring another’s welfare, well-wishing MN.ii.238; SN.iv.359; SN.v.157; ˚tā seeking another’s welfare, solicitude Dhs.1056; Dhs-a.362; Vv-a.260.
• -kara a benefactor Mhvs.4, Mhvs.65.

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