altruistically
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6.5
- adverb
- /ˌæltruˈɪstɪkli/
:
altruistamente
- It is unreasonable to expect states to act altruistically at all times.
- behave altruistically
- act altruistically
So you altruistically give them the gift of forgiveness, commit to it and hold on to it.
- So you altruistically give them the gift of forgiveness, commit to it and hold on to it.
Examples
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He altruistically donated his time and resources to help rebuild the community after the storm.
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This is what we get for acting altruistically.
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If we can help another person, we must be doing this altruistically or straight from the heart.
Blog text (15) -
Because you could altruistically give up something because it makes you feel like a better person.
Blog text (20) -
Individuals and government officials do sometimes act altruistically.
Academic text (2016) -
So you altruistically give them the gift of forgiveness, commit to it and hold on to it.
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Even in the absence of political order, some people would likely act reasonably, maybe even altruistically, and seek cooperation to achieve common benefit.
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We would still strive to create responsible human beings: those who act maturely and, at least to some extent, altruistically, taking into account others' rights and needs.
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Many would agree that Doris also behaved altruistically; few would assign that label to Mary, who behaved identically to Doris.
Academic text (1991) -
When the parent behaves altruistically—that is, cares directly about the welfare of her child—her transfers, at the margin, will be compensatory in nature.
Academic text (1997)
Synonyms
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3.8
In a way that puts other people's needs before your own
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3.9
In a kind and generous way that forgives others
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3.0
In a kind way that shows care for people who are suffering
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3.7
Showing care for other people more than for yourself
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4.6
In a kind way that tries to help other people
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7.5
In a way that gives money or help to people in need
In a kind and generous way
Antonyms
How Selfless
Surface Forms
Morphology
altruistically = altruistic (transparent) = altruist + ic + ally
Formed predictably by adding the adverbial suffix '-ally' to the adjective 'altruistic', so the meaning is directly derivable.
Etymology
Altruistically comes from a root that means 'other', the Latin alter, and you see the same idea in words like alternative and alter ego. So to act altruistically is to do something for 'others' and not for yourself.