philanthropize
[ fi-lan-thruh-pahyz ]
/ fɪˈlæn θrəˌpaɪz /
verb (used with object), phi·lan·thro·pized, phi·lan·thro·piz·ing.
to treat (persons) in a philanthropic manner.
verb (used without object), phi·lan·thro·pized, phi·lan·thro·piz·ing.
to practice philanthropy.
Also
especially British,
phi·lan·thro·pise.
Origin of philanthropize
First recorded in 1820–30;
philanthrop(y) +
-ize
Words nearby philanthropize
philadelphus,
philae,
philander,
philanthropic,
philanthropist,
philanthropize,
philanthropy,
philately,
philby,
philem.,
philemon