PHILANTHROPY Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word philanthropy. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for PHILANTHROPY
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aid | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do • the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose • gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause • the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something verb • give help or assistance; be of service • improve the condition of | ||||||||
benevolence | nounn | |||||||
noun • disposition to do good • an inclination to do kind or charitable acts • an act intending or showing kindness and good will | ||||||||
charity | nounn | |||||||
noun • a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals) • a kindly and lenient attitude toward people • an activity or gift that benefits the public at large • pinnate-leaved European perennial having bright blue or white flowers • an institution set up to provide help to the needy | ||||||||
contribution | nounn | |||||||
noun • the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result • a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause • act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity • an amount of money contributed • a writing for publication especially one of a collection of writings as an article or story | ||||||||
donation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause • act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity | ||||||||
generosity | nounn | |||||||
noun • the trait of being willing to give your money or time • acting generously | ||||||||
giving | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of giving • the imparting of news or promises etc. • disposing of property by voluntary transfer without receiving value in return adjective satellite • given or giving freely | ||||||||
support | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities • aiding the cause or policy or interests of • something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest • a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission • documentary validation • the financial means whereby one lives • supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation • the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening • a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts • any device that bears the weight of another thing • financial resources provided to make some project possible verb • give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to • support materially or financially • be behind; approve of • be the physical support of; carry the weight of • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts • adopt as a belief • support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm • argue or speak in defense of • play a subordinate role to (another performer) • be a regular customer or client of • put up with something or somebody unpleasant | ||||||||
philanthropic gift | nounn | |||||||
noun • voluntary promotion of human welfare |