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prosocialrelating to or denoting behavior that is positive, helpful, and intended to promote social acceptance and friendship

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: relating to or denoting behavior that is positive, helpful, and intended to promote social acceptance and friendship

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌproʊˈsoʊʃəl/

Example Sentences

  • The superhero's prosocial behavior inspired the entire city to be kinder to each other.
  • Teaching prosocial skills helps children build better relationships with their peers.
  • His prosocial attitude made him the most popular person at the office, even though he brought terrible coffee every morning.

prosocial

ADJECTIVE

[/ˌproʊˈsoʊʃəl/]

relating to or denoting behavior that is positive, helpful, and intended to promote social acceptance and friendship

relating to or denoting behavior that is positive, helpful, and intended to promote social acceptance and friendship
💡 Concept

relating to or denoting behavior that is positive, helpful, and intended to promote social acceptance and friendship

Prosocial acts make every social moment special!
🎵 Rhyme

Prosocial acts make every social moment special!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌproʊˈsoʊʃəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌprəʊˈsəʊʃəl/

🌳Etymology

Prefixpro--
Rootsocial

🎵Rhyme

socialcommercialspecial
social
commercial
special

🔗Collocations

prosocial behavior
prosocial skills
prosocial values
prosocial development
prosocial attitudes

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The superhero's prosocial behavior inspired the entire city to be kinder to each other.

Teaching prosocial skills helps children build better relationships with their peers.

😄 Fun example

His prosocial attitude made him the most popular person at the office, even though he brought terrible coffee every morning.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

altruistichelpfulcooperativekindbenevolent

Antonyms

antisocialselfishharmful

Related

empathycompassioncooperationkindnesssocial

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