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philanthropize

especially British, phi·lan·thro·pise

[fi-lan-thruh-pahyz]

verb (used with object)

philanthropized, philanthropizing 
  1. to treat (persons) in a philanthropic manner.



verb (used without object)

philanthropized, philanthropizing 
  1. to practice philanthropy.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of philanthropize1

First recorded in 1820–30; philanthrop(y) + -ize
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Example Sentences

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Let them preach less and philanthropize more.

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