philanthropically
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7.5
- adverb
- /fɪˌlænθrəˈpɪkli/
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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.
- 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
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They could selfishly reward only themselves or, more philanthropically, both themselves and their hungry partners.
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She decided to invest her time philanthropically by volunteering at the local shelter.
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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.
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Many people are moved to act philanthropically when they see others in need.
Synonyms
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In a way that gives more money or help than expected
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3.8
In a way that puts other people's needs before your own
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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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Acting to help other people without wanting anything in return
In a kind and generous way
Antonyms
How Philanthropic
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.