Dec 3, 2015 04:46
8 yrs ago
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Arabic term

العطاء

Arabic to English Other General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters General
مجتمعات يسودها الابداع و العطاء

Proposed translations

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benevoltness

having or showing or arising from a desire to promote the welfare or happiness of others
Peer comment(s):

agree Chakib Roula
16 mins
agree Spiridon : yes
13 days
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Selected automatically based on peer agreement."
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1 hr

bestowal

societies where bestowal and creativity prevail.
Note from asker:
Thank you. Bestowal usually refers to giving gifts, presents or conferring an honor on someone , what I am looking for is a more general term to convey the spirit of the Arabic term عطاء
Peer comment(s):

agree Chakib Roula
17 mins
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12 mins

Giving

Giving

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Note added at 2 hrs (2015-12-03 07:22:30 GMT)
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The term is used,
because u didn't search for it, it doesn't mean it's wrong...
http://thebusinesstimes.com/philanthropic-entrepreneur-leave...
Philanthropic entrepreneur leaves behind a legacy of innovation and giving.
Bruce Dixson leaves behind a legacy of innovation as well giving.

I don't post an answer unless I well searched for it

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Note added at 2 hrs (2015-12-03 07:28:58 GMT)
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Giving is the general term for charitable deeds, as it can be for charity, it can be for family, friends or colleagues ..etc.

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Note added at 2 hrs (2015-12-03 07:31:36 GMT)
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you can say "Societies characterized by innovation and giving." or "innovation as well giving."

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Note added at 3 hrs (2015-12-03 08:03:04 GMT)
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I mean creativity and giving....
Note from asker:
Can we say "Societies characterized by giving"?
Peer comment(s):

disagree Chakib Roula : I am afraid "giving" is not appropriate
1 hr
because u didn't search for it, it doesn't mean it's wrong...
agree Randa Farhat : I'd convey it as follows: "Communities which share creativity and giving...". If a title, then: "Communities Sharing Creativity and Giving".
17 hrs
Exactly...
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