philanthropize

philanthropize
/fi lan"threuh puyz'/, v., philanthropized, philanthropizing.
v.t.
1. to treat (persons) in a philanthropic manner.
v.i.
2. to practice philanthropy.
Also, esp. Brit., philanthropise.
[1820-30; PHILANTHROP(Y) + -IZE]

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