Charitable Giving

8 words in this vocabulary list

noun an act of conferring a benefit

  • The wealthy philanthropist made a generous benefaction to the local hospital.
  • The kind donor gave a big benefaction to the school for new equipment.
  • The rich dude dropped a fat benefaction on the charity event.
  • Her act of kindness was a benefaction to all those in need.

noun a gift or contribution, usually of money or goods, made to help a person or organization

  • The organization greatly appreciates your generous donation towards our cause.
  • Thanks a lot for the donation, it really means a lot to us.
  • I chipped in a donation for the fundraiser at school.
  • Her kindness was like a donation to my soul, filling me with warmth and gratitude.

noun a commandment or good deed in Jewish law

  • In Jewish tradition, performing a mitzvah is considered a sacred duty.
  • I heard Sarah is organizing a mitzvah project for the community.
  • Let's do a mitzvah and help out at the local shelter this weekend.
  • Helping your neighbor with their groceries is like a mitzvah for the soul.

adjective relating to or characterized by the practice of altruistic concern for human welfare and advancement, typically manifested by donations of money, property, or work to needy persons or by endowing institutions for the promotion of the welfare of others.

  • The philanthropic foundation donated millions of dollars to various charities.
  • My friend is involved in a philanthropic organization that helps the homeless.
  • She's always been a real philanthropic soul, giving back whenever she can.
  • His philanthropic gestures towards the community were like planting seeds of kindness that would grow and flourish.

noun a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes

  • The philanthropist donated a large sum of money to the local charity.
  • I heard that the philanthropist is hosting a fundraiser next week.
  • That philanthropist is always giving back to the community.
  • The philanthropist's heart was as big as their bank account.

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.

noun a legal or financial benefit that allows certain individuals or organizations to avoid paying taxes on specific income, property, or transactions

  • The organization was granted tax exemption status due to its non-profit nature.
  • My friend was excited to learn about the tax exemption for first-time homebuyers.
  • I heard there's a sweet tax exemption deal for small businesses in the new law.
  • His clever accounting tricks gave him a sort of tax exemption from his financial responsibilities.

verb Valued is the past tense form of the verb 'value', which means to consider something important or beneficial.

  • The company's most valued asset is its intellectual property.
  • I really valued your help with the project.
  • I totally value our friendship, dude.
  • Her kindness is a valued treasure in our community.