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philanthropically

philanthropically

1 7.5
In a way that gives money or help to people in need
  • adverb
  • /fɪˌlænθrəˈpɪkli/
translation icon : filantróficamente
  • And there's a much greater tendency to give philanthropically, simply to give to the institution because you feel better as a result of doing it.

And there's a much greater tendency to give philanthropically, simply to give to the institution because you feel better as a result of doing it.

Examples

  • They could selfishly reward only themselves or, more philanthropically, both themselves and their hungry partners.

    Academic text (2008)
  • She decided to invest her time philanthropically by volunteering at the local shelter.

  • That system was also largely philanthropically funded.

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  • Other, more philanthropically oriented organizations

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  • So on their own, purely philanthropically, I believe that they just sent materials, truckloads, food, water, building materials, you name it.

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  • Other, more philanthropically oriented organizations either are or function a little more like nonprofits.

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  • There are huge, unmet needs at the infrastructural bottom, and I'd be delighted if some of the ultra-rich decided to work philanthropically on these problems and give the results away.

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  • The billionaire philanthropist donated philanthropically to various charities to help the less fortunate.

  • Many people are moved to act philanthropically when they see others in need.

Synonyms

generously
vsphilanthropically
49 2.0

In a way that gives more money or help than expected

focuses specifically on giving money or resources to support others
selflessly
vsphilanthropically
7 3.8

In a way that puts other people's needs before your own

is about giving resources specifically to support welfare causes
unselfishly
vsphilanthropically
3 3.7

Showing care for other people more than for yourself

focuses on donating money or resources to improve others' welfare
benevolently
vsphilanthropically
1 4.6

In a kind way that tries to help other people

highlights giving money or resources to help causes
altruistically
vsphilanthropically
1 6.5

Acting to help other people without wanting anything in return

centers on promoting welfare through gifts or funding
beneficently
vsphilanthropically
  • Formal
6.9

In a kind and generous way

emphasizes charitable donation to promote public welfare

Antonyms

18 3.4

Acting in a way that helps only yourself and not others

How Philanthropic

philanthropically
1 7.5
generously
49 2.0
benevolently
1 4.6
charitably
5 3.9

Surface Forms

Morphology

philanthropically = philanthropic (transparent) = phil + anthrop + ic + ally

The adverb is a regular -ally form of the adjective 'philanthropic', so the meaning follows directly.

Etymology

Philanthropically comes from the Greek parts phil- ('love') and anthrop- ('people'), so it means 'loving people'. That's why to act philanthropically is to help others, often by giving money or support to make their lives better.