I am trying to discover a word that means seeing things from another persons perspective or acting for the benefit of a specific person or group of persons, but distinct from altruistic.
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1Did a thesaurus suggest anything? altrusitic, charitable, empathetic?– MitchCommented Feb 28, 2017 at 18:41
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Perhaps this will fill the need;
al·tru·is·tic
/ˌaltro͞oˈistik/
adjective: altruistic
showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish. "it was an entirely altruistic act"
synonyms: unselfish, selfless, compassionate, kind, public-spirited; More charitable, benevolent, beneficent, philanthropic, humanitarian;
"the desire is to appear purely altruistic with no apparent expectation
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I voted your answer up because it fits the bill but look at the OP's request, specifically last part.– vickyaceCommented Feb 28, 2017 at 18:42
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thanks, I tried to delete it on review, but it simply wouldn't have it. If you could share a simple way to delete an answer completely I'd deeply appreciate it...– JoeCommented Feb 28, 2017 at 19:07
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If it doesn't bother you, don't delete it. It will be helpful for new users that are directed to this question.– vickyaceCommented Feb 28, 2017 at 20:18
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But if you want to, you can visit your profile, go under questions you've answered and then visit the question and delete it.– vickyaceCommented Feb 28, 2017 at 20:19
Perhaps
empathetic (adj):
showing an ability to understand and share the feelings of another
