Used in a Sentence

philanthropic

How to use philanthropic in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for philanthropic.

Editorial note

If he wants to say that instead of "I'm spending my time on philanthropic causes" why the fuck shouldn't he?

Examples13
Definitions2
Parts of speech1

Quick take

generous in assistance to the poor; "a benevolent contributor"; "eleemosynary relief"; "philanthropic contributions"

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of philanthropic gathered in one view.

adjective

generous in assistance to the poor; "a benevolent contributor"; "eleemosynary relief"; "philanthropic contributions"

adjective

of or relating to or characterized by philanthropy; "a philanthropic society"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for philanthropic.

adjective

generous in assistance to the poor; "a benevolent contributor"; "eleemosynary relief"; "philanthropic contributions"

adjective

of or relating to or characterized by philanthropy; "a philanthropic society"

Example sentences

1

If he wants to say that instead of "I'm spending my time on philanthropic causes" why the fuck shouldn't he?

2

Don't for a minute think Google made Android open source for philanthropic reasons.

3

The great philanthropic era was a result of the robber barons.

4

If this is more a philanthropic gesture, are the hats necessary?

5

Why can't you just say thank you that so many wealthy people choose to turn their fortunes towards so many philanthropic causes?

6

That pretty much leaves government or philanthropic entities.

7

Our gnomon has to be a metron between political, strategic and philanthropic scopes.

8

"Internet everywhere" seems like a pretty good philanthropic strategy to me.

9

I know that's true because it's not just his money but he actually devoted, the much more precious commodity, of time, to his philanthropic efforts.

10

That is, the money spent "granting wishes" could perform much more good elsewhere, and so by donating to Make-a-Wish one is buying "fuzzies"[3], not being optimally philanthropic.

11

The Gates Foundation funds an incredible amount of basic research for a philanthropic organization.

12

Maybe we need some public institution - government or philanthropic - to grant loans at a 2 to 1 match for equity investment in companies that are tackling socially useful problems.

13

We have the early demonstration that targeted removal of senescent cells extends life in accelerated aging mice [1], for example, and ample reason to believe it is beneficial for ordinary individuals, but it took philanthropic funding to move that research forward at all.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use philanthropic in a sentence?

If he wants to say that instead of "I'm spending my time on philanthropic causes" why the fuck shouldn't he?

What does philanthropic mean?

generous in assistance to the poor; "a benevolent contributor"; "eleemosynary relief"; "philanthropic contributions"

What part of speech is philanthropic?

philanthropic is commonly used as adjective.