altruistic reason
Frequency: 6.01.1 per million words
Similar to altruistic motive, indicating a selfless justification.
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- He claimed his donation was for a purely altruistic reason.
- Can you think of any truly altruistic reason for a corporation to fund a charity?
- There wasn't a single altruistic reason behind his offer; he just wanted publicity.
- The study sought to determine if an altruistic reason could be a primary driver for volunteerism.
- She might have had an altruistic reason for helping him, but I suspect she wanted something in return.
- They cited several altruistic reasons for their policy change, such as improving community welfare.
- While the politician gave an altruistic reason for the new law, many citizens were skeptical.
- When you write your personal statement, focus on an altruistic reason for choosing this career.
- Her altruistic reason for starting the foundation was to honor her late mother's memory.
- Was it an altruistic reason that motivated him, or was he simply seeking fame?