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Meaning of the word "mean well" in English

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mean well

US /miːn wel/
UK /miːn wel/
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Idiom

1.

to have good intentions, even if the results are not good

Example:
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I know he didn't mean to offend you; he just means well.
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Despite her clumsy attempts, she always means well.
Synonym:
have good intentionsbe well-intentionedhave one's heart in the right place
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