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generously

/ˈdʒɛnərəsli/
/ˈdʒɛnərəsli/
IPA guide

To act generously means to give or share freely and abundantly, like happily sharing half your lunch with a friend who forgot his.

When people act generously, they give more than what's expected or required, often motivated by kindness. For example, someone who volunteers their free time at a local animal shelter is acting generously because they're offering their time without needing to — and without expecting anything in return. By acting generously, you help make the world a friendlier and more caring place.

Definitions of generously
  1. adverb
    in a free or giving manner
    synonyms: liberally, munificently
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