timely rain; bestow favor
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
timely rain that moistens crops; beneficial rainfall
literaryLiterary term describing rain that arrives at the right time to nourish agriculture. Often used in classical texts to describe benevolent natural conditions.
After a long drought meets timely rain, farming families are doubly joyful.
Spring rain is like nourishing rainfall, silently nurturing all things.
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Sweet dew and timely rain are scattered throughout the fields.
verb
to bestow kindness or favors (upon posterity); to confer benefits
literaryMetaphorical usage comparing benevolent acts to nourishing rain. Often used in formal or literary contexts describing how one's actions or policies benefit future generations.
The teacher's good deeds bestow favor on posterity, inspiring deep respect.
This policy bestows favor on millions of people, winning deep popular support.
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The wisdom of our ancestors benefits descendants generation after generation.