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单词 philanthropically
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philanthropic

adjective

phil·​an·​throp·​ic ˌfi-lən-ˈthrä-pik How to pronounce philanthropic (audio)
variants or less commonly philanthropical
ˌfi-lən-ˈthrä-pi-kəl How to pronounce philanthropic (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or characterized by philanthropy : humanitarian
2
: dispensing or receiving aid from funds set aside for humanitarian purposes
philanthropically
ˌfi-lən-ˈthrä-pi-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce philanthropic (audio)
adverb

Synonyms

  • altruistic
  • beneficent
  • benevolent
  • charitable
  • do-good
  • eleemosynary
  • good
  • humanitarian
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Example Sentences

a philanthropic society that has been doing good for over a century
Recent Examples on the Web But philanthropic pledges are growing about as fast as aid did for Louisianians after Katrina. Jacob Turcotte, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 Mar. 2022 In the suit, Newman's daughters Susan Newman and Nell Newman allege those in charge of the foundation have ignored philanthropic endeavors and are not giving enough to charities. Caitlin O'kane, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2022 Climate activists receive far less funding than major environmental groups, particularly from philanthropic interests, which give just a fraction of their spending for climate issues worldwide. Cara Buckley, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2022 During the Philanthropy round, which takes place over three days, Gractive sorority members share information with PNMs about their philanthropic endeavors and emphasize to the women the importance of community service. Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al, 8 Aug. 2022 Griner has also been involved in the Phoenix community through various philanthropic endeavors. Raphael Romero Ruiz, The Arizona Republic, 1 July 2022 After long being seen – and often run – as little more than philanthropic endeavors, NWSL and WNBA teams are finally being recognized as good financial bets. Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, 22 June 2022 The foundations were created in the 1940s to reflect the philanthropic interests of its founder, William Randolph Hearst. Sam Whiting, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Apr. 2022 In March his team established the Thylacine Integrated Genetic Restoration Research Lab with a philanthropic gift of five million Australian dollars (about $3.6 million). Kate Evans, Scientific American, 16 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

philanthropic

adjective

phil·​an·​throp·​ic ˌfi-lən-ˈthrä-pik How to pronounce philanthropic (audio)
: for or relating to the act of giving money and time to help needy people : charitable
I do philanthropic work.

philanthropically

adverb

as in altruistically

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • altruistically
  • benevolently
  • charitably
  • beneficently
  • selflessly
  • magnanimously
  • humanely
  • unselfishly
  • ungrudgingly
  • congenially
  • cheerfully
  • genially
  • graciously
  • amiably
  • affably
  • cordially
  • generously
  • thoughtfully
  • munificently
  • kindheartedly
  • sweetly
  • bigheartedly
  • cheerily
  • hospitably
  • reasonably
  • considerately
  • friendlily
  • bounteously
  • unstintingly
  • bountifully
  • liberally
  • handsomely
  • lavishly
  • courteously
  • kindly
  • amply
  • good-naturedly
  • nicely
  • good-heartedly
  • openhandedly
  • freehandedly
  • well
  • freeheartedly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • parsimoniously
  • rudely
  • contemptuously
  • ungenerously
  • provocatively
  • coldly
  • disdainfully
  • coolly
  • obnoxiously
  • stingily
  • hostilely
  • scornfully
  • belligerently
  • cooly
  • angrily
  • grudgingly
  • begrudgingly
  • frigidly
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