Philanthropic Terms

4 words in this vocabulary list

noun A person who receives alms or charitable donations

  • The almsman humbly accepted the donations from the generous benefactors.
  • The almsman was grateful for the help he received from the community.
  • The almsman was stoked to receive some cash from kind strangers.
  • In a world full of need, the almsman served as a beacon of hope for those less fortunate.

noun a belief in the value of human life and the idea of helping others in need

  • Humanitarianism is the belief in the value of human life and dignity, and the commitment to improving the welfare of humanity.
  • Many people are drawn to humanitarianism because they want to help others in need.
  • Being a humanitarian is all about lending a helping hand to those who need it most.
  • In a world full of chaos, humanitarianism acts as a beacon of hope and compassion for those in despair.

noun an intense feeling of deep affection

verb to feel deep affection or sexual attraction for someone

  • Love is considered one of the strongest human emotions.
  • I love spending time with my family.
  • I'm totally in love with that new song.
  • The artist poured her love into every brushstroke of the painting.

adjective generous or liberal in giving; open-hearted or frank

adverb in a generous or liberal manner

  • The philanthropist was known for his openhanded donations to various charitable organizations.
  • She's always so openhanded with her friends, always willing to lend a helping hand.
  • My grandma is super openhanded when it comes to giving out candy to the neighborhood kids.
  • The coach was openhanded with praise for his players after their hard-fought victory.