Altruism

noun the act of renouncing or rejecting something, self-denial

• The monk's life was characterized by a strict abnegation of worldly pleasures.
• She practiced abnegation by giving up her favorite dessert for Lent.
• Dude, that level of abnegation is just crazy!
• In order to achieve success, one must practice abnegation of distractions and focus on their goals.

noun the quality of being well meaning; kindness

adjective benevolent (showing kindness and goodwill)

• The philanthropist's benevolence towards the less fortunate is well-known in the community.
• She showed her benevolence by helping out her neighbors with groceries during the lockdown.
• Dude, that guy's benevolence knows no bounds - he's always helping out strangers.
• The sun's benevolence shone down on the fields, bringing warmth and growth to the crops.

noun the desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes

• Many wealthy individuals engage in philanthropy by donating large sums of money to charitable causes.
• My friend is really into philanthropy and volunteers at the local soup kitchen every weekend.
• Dude, that billionaire is all about that philanthropy life, always giving back to the community.
• The philanthropy of kindness spreads like a wildfire, touching the hearts of all those in its path.

adjective showing willingness to sacrifice one's own desires or interests for the greater good

• The self-denying monk lived a life of austerity and simplicity.
• She's so self-denying, always putting others' needs before her own.
• I can't believe how self-denying he is, never even treating himself to a nice meal.
• Her self-denying attitude towards success held her back from reaching her full potential.

noun a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task

verb to offer to do something without being forced to do it

• The organization is seeking volunteers to help with the upcoming charity event.
• I decided to volunteer at the local animal shelter on weekends.
• I'm gonna volunteer at the community center to earn some good karma.
• His willingness to volunteer his time showed his true character.