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Read the sentence context below and fill in the blank with a single word that is nearest in meaning to the target word in brackets.

Answer:The CEO's [magnanimous] gesture of allocating a portion of company profits to the employees' welfare fund was praised as exceptionally 【generous】.

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generous (or benevolent / altruistic / charitable)
The word 'magnanimous' means generous, forgiving, or noble in spirit. In the given sentence, a word such as 'generous' or 'benevolent' fits the context of an unselfish act of giving to an employee welfare fund.

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1
Determine the meaning of the target word 'magnanimous' in context.
'Magnanimous' refers to showing noble, generous, or unselfish behavior, especially toward others.
The context describes donating corporate funds for employee welfare, indicating selfless giving.
2
Select a fitting synonym to complete the sentence.
The word 'generous' (or 'benevolent') captures the essence of selfless giving and fits the grammatical structure of the sentence.
It maintains the original meaning and natural tone of the sentence.

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