goodwill
gb/ɡˈʊdwˈɪl/ us/ɡˈʊdwˈɪl/
B2
Anglų
~ 8800
Reikšmės
0 reikšmių
Daiktavardis
B2
state
1
friendly, kind attitude to others
A kind, friendly feeling toward someone, which makes you want to help them or treat them well.
Vartosenos šablonas:
[someone] has/shows goodwill toward [someone/something]
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse "goodwill" with "good will" as two separate words. In this sense it is almost always written as one word: "goodwill". They may also overuse it in everyday small situations where "kindness" or "friendliness" would sound more natural (for example, saying *"Thanks for your goodwill"* instead of the more natural *"Thanks for your help"*).
Sinonimai
kindness (Focuses more on being kind in general, not specifically on the attitude between two sides or groups.)
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goodwill (Often used in diplomacy or business to stress a cooperative, non-hostile attitude between parties.)
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friendliness (Suggests a warm, open manner rather than an attitude about ongoing relations or cooperation.)
Antonimai
hostility (Stresses active anger and opposition instead of a friendly, cooperative attitude.)
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ill will (Means a negative or unfriendly feeling toward someone, the direct opposite of goodwill.)
Kolokacijos
show goodwill
|express goodwill
|build goodwill
|earn goodwill
|in a spirit of goodwill
|goodwill toward others
Temos
emotions
|social
|work
|politics
|relationships
Pavyzdžiai
- The new manager tried to build goodwill by listening carefully to employees' concerns.
- Donating to local charities helped the company create goodwill in the community.
- Despite the long conflict, there is still some goodwill between the two groups.
- They entered the talks in a spirit of goodwill and compromise.
- Her offer to help was a sign of genuine goodwill toward her neighbors.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- The two teams met with goodwill and respect.
- The company gave free masks to show goodwill toward its customers.
- Helping your neighbors can create goodwill in your street.
- There is a lot of goodwill toward the new teacher.
- The mayor wants to build goodwill between the police and the public.
Daiktavardis
technical
C1
entity
2
intangible business value from reputation
In business and accounting, extra value that a company has because of its good name, loyal customers, and strong relationships, which is written as an asset when another company buys it.
Vartosenos šablonas:
the goodwill of [a company] / record goodwill on [a balance sheet]
Dažna klaida:
Learners often assume this business sense means the same as the everyday emotional sense. In accounting, "goodwill" is a formal asset on the balance sheet, not just general kindness. They may also incorrectly make it plural (*"goodwills"*) in this context; it is almost always used as an uncountable noun.
Sinonimai
intangible asset (A broader technical term; goodwill is one specific type of intangible asset.)
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reputation value (Non-technical phrase that highlights the part of goodwill that comes from a firm's good name.)
Antonimai
goodwill impairment (Not a direct lexical opposite but a technical term for the reduction of recorded goodwill when its value falls.)
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net tangible assets (Refers to the physical and financial assets without any extra intangible value like goodwill.)
Kolokacijos
corporate goodwill
|brand goodwill
|carry goodwill on the balance sheet
|write down goodwill
|goodwill impairment
|value of goodwill
Temos
business
|finance
|law
Pavyzdžiai
- The acquiring firm paid a premium that was recorded as goodwill on its balance sheet.
- After the scandal, auditors required the company to write down a large portion of its goodwill.
- Goodwill often reflects strong customer loyalty and long-term business relationships.
- Investors worried when the company reported a major goodwill impairment.
- When a business is sold, the purchase price is often higher than the value of its assets because of goodwill.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- The company showed a large amount of goodwill in its financial report.
- When one company buys another, it may record goodwill as an asset.
- Goodwill can come from strong brands and loyal customers.
- If a company loses customers, its goodwill may go down in value.
- Accountants must check each year if the goodwill on the balance sheet is still correct.
Daiktavardis
B2
action
3
kind act to improve relations
A special thing that someone does, such as a payment or visit, to show kindness and keep a good relationship, not because they must do it.
Vartosenos šablonas:
[something] is a goodwill [gesture/payment/visit]
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes think "goodwill" here always means the feeling only. In phrases like "goodwill gesture" or "goodwill payment", it refers to a concrete action that shows goodwill. They may also say *"gesture for goodwill"* instead of the fixed pattern "gesture of goodwill".
Sinonimai
gesture of goodwill (A common fixed phrase; focuses on the act as a visible sign of goodwill.)
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concession (Suggests something given up to keep good relations, often in negotiations; may sound more strategic than warm.)
Antonimai
snub (A deliberate act of ignoring or rejecting someone instead of making a friendly gesture.)
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provocation (An action done to anger or upset, opposite to a goodwill act meant to calm and improve relations.)
Kolokacijos
gesture of goodwill
|goodwill gesture
|token of goodwill
|goodwill payment
|goodwill visit
|goodwill tour
Temos
social
|business
|diplomacy
|relationships
Pavyzdžiai
- As a goodwill gesture, the airline offered vouchers to all affected passengers.
- The company made a small goodwill payment to customers who had experienced delays.
- The president’s goodwill visit to the region was meant to ease tensions.
- They sent a gift basket as a token of goodwill after the misunderstanding.
- In a goodwill move, the landlord reduced the rent for one month.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- The shop gave me a free coffee as a goodwill gesture after the long wait.
- The bank sent a goodwill payment to people who lost money in the error.
- The leader went on a goodwill visit to the neighboring country.
- He wrote a letter of apology as a token of goodwill.
- The company offered free repairs as a goodwill action, even after the warranty ended.
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IPA
GB/ɡˈʊdwˈɪl/
US/ɡˈʊdwˈɪl/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
good - will (2 skiemenys)
Stress on 1st syllable (good)
Žodžio formos
Noun
- Base: goodwill
- Plural: goodwill
Žodžių šeima
Posakiai
goodwill gesture
1/ɡˈʊdwˈɪl d͡ʒˈɛst͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
action to improve relations
An action that someone takes to show kindness and to keep or improve a relationship.
Pavyzdžiai
- The apology and discount were offered as a goodwill gesture to customers.
- The government released the prisoners as a goodwill gesture before the talks.
goodwill mission
1/ɡˈʊdwˈɪl mˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
official mission to build relations
An official trip or task where people visit another place to show friendship and improve relations.
Pavyzdžiai
- The delegation traveled on a goodwill mission to rebuild trust after the conflict.
- Her goodwill mission focused on promoting education and health programs.
goodwill payment
1/ɡˈʊdwˈɪl pˈeɪmənt/
fixed phrase
voluntary payment to show goodwill
Money that a company gives to someone to say sorry or to keep a good relationship, even when it does not have to pay by law.
Pavyzdžiai
- The airline made a goodwill payment to passengers affected by the long delay.
- As a goodwill payment, the bank refunded one month of fees.
goodwill tour
1/ɡˈʊdwˈɪl tˈʊɹ/
fixed phrase
series of visits to show goodwill
A trip with many stops, where a person or group visits different places mainly to show friendship and support.
Pavyzdžiai
- The band went on a goodwill tour to thank their overseas fans.
- The royal couple’s goodwill tour included visits to hospitals and schools.
goodwill visit
1/ɡˈʊdwˈɪl vˈɪzɪt/
fixed phrase
formal
official visit to show goodwill
An official trip, usually by a leader or group, meant mainly to show friendship and support.
Pavyzdžiai
- The prime minister is on a goodwill visit to several African countries.
- The goodwill visit was aimed at strengthening cultural ties between the two cities.
out of goodwill
1/ˈaʊt əv ɡˈʊdwˈɪl/
fixed phrase
done from goodwill, not duty
Done because you want to be kind, not because you are required to do it.
Pavyzdžiai
- The mechanic fixed the problem out of goodwill and did not charge me.
- She offered extra lessons out of goodwill, even though she did not have to.
token of goodwill
1/tˈoʊkən əv ɡˈʊdwˈɪl/
fixed phrase
small gift showing goodwill
A small gift or action that shows you want to be kind or keep a good relationship.
Pavyzdžiai
- They sent flowers as a token of goodwill after the dispute.
- The company offered free upgrades as a token of goodwill to regular customers.
gesture of goodwill
1/d͡ʒˈɛst͡ʃɚ əv ɡˈʊdwˈɪl/
fixed phrase
act showing kindness or intent
An action you do to show you want to be friendly or helpful.
Pavyzdžiai
- They offered free drinks as a gesture of goodwill.
- As a gesture of goodwill, the hotel upgraded us to a better room.
- As a gesture of goodwill, the company fixed the problem for free.
- The company sent replacement products as a gesture of goodwill after the mistake.
goodwill ambassador
1/ɡˈʊdwˈɪl æmbˈæsədɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
official representative promoting goodwill
A person who is officially chosen to speak for an organization and help create friendly feelings toward it.
Pavyzdžiai
- The actor was named a UNICEF goodwill ambassador for children’s rights.
- She was named a UNICEF goodwill ambassador after years of supporting children’s rights.
- As a goodwill ambassador, she visits schools to talk about health and safety.
- The actor travels as a goodwill ambassador to raise awareness about refugees.