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Meaning of mean well | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To have good intentions; to do with a noble or positive purpose in mind.

Equivalents

Français vouloir bien faire

Italiano fare a fin di bene

Polski chcieć dobrze

Examples

“These programs mean well, but they're just counterproductive.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

mean-mouth mean-mouthed mean-mouthing mean-mouths mean-mug mean-mugged