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Philanthropic Gift

Definition: A "philanthropic gift" is a voluntary contribution or donation made to help improve the well-being of people or society. This gift is usually given by individuals or organizations who want to support a good cause, such as education, health, or community development.

Usage Instructions:

• Part of Speech: Noun (you can use it as a subject or object in a sentence).
• Context: It is often used in discussions about charity, non-profit organizations, and social responsibility.

Example:

• "The wealthy businessman made a philanthropic gift to the local hospital to help fund new medical equipment."

Advanced Usage:

• You might encounter the term in discussions about philanthropy, social responsibility, or when talking about the contributions of foundations and charitable organizations.
• Example: "Her philanthropic gift to the university helped establish a scholarship fund for underprivileged students."

Word Variants:

• Philanthropy (noun): The act of giving to help others.
  • Example: "Philanthropy plays a crucial role in supporting community projects."
• Philanthropist (noun): A person who gives money or resources to help others.
  • Example: "Many philanthropists donate their time and money to advance education."

Different Meanings:

While the phrase "philanthropic gift" specifically refers to donations aimed at improving human welfare, the word "gift" can also mean: - A present given to someone without expecting anything in return. - Example: "She received a lovely gift for her birthday."

Synonyms:

• Donation
• Contribution
• Charity
• Endowment (often a larger, more formal gift, usually to an institution)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Give back": To help the community or those in need, often by donating time or resources.

  • Example: "After becoming successful, he wanted to give back to his community."

• "Put your money where your mouth is": To support what you say with action, often by donating or investing in something.

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Noun

1. voluntary promotion of human welfare

Synonyms

• philanthropy