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PHILANTHROPY Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word philanthropy. (exact relations)
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

Best Hypernyms For PHILANTHROPY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for philanthropy, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
aid assistance benevolence charity generosity munificence
Phrases (4)
economic aideconomic assistancefinancial aidfinancial assistance

Alternatives for AID

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