noun
bene
been
Bene (noun) means a prayer or humble request, especially one addressed to God (archaic). Example: “The monk knelt each evening to say his bene before sleep.”
noun
1
A prayer or humble request, especially one addressed to God (archaic).
"The monk knelt each evening to say his bene before sleep."
adjective
1
Good (archaic and dialectal).
"The old farmer called it a bene harvest, better than he'd hoped."
How to use bene
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old word for a prayer or request, or, separately, an old dialect word for "good."
When to use it
Archaic and rarely used today except in historical texts or regional dialect.
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Word forms
- Plural
- benes
- Comparative
- benar
- Superlative
- benat
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Etymology
From Old English ben, "prayer or petition," related to the modern word "boon."
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Rhymes for bene
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What does “bene” mean?
The word “bene” means a prayer or humble request, especially one addressed to God (archaic). In plain terms, an old word for a prayer or request, or, separately, an old dialect word for "good.".
How do you pronounce “bene”?
“Bene” is pronounced been (/biːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “bene” in a sentence?
Here is “bene” used in a sentence: “The monk knelt each evening to say his bene before sleep.”
What part of speech is “bene”?
Depending on how it is used, “bene” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “bene” come from?
The word “bene” comes from Old English. From Old English ben, "prayer or petition," related to the modern word "boon.".
How many meanings does “bene” have?
“Bene” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a prayer or humble request, especially one addressed to God (archaic).
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