charitable adj

1 relating to or characterized by charity; "a charitable foundation"

2 full of love and generosity; "charitable to the poor"; "a charitable trust" [ant: uncharitable]

3 showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity; "was charitable in his opinions of others"; "kindly criticism"; "a kindly act"; "sympathetic words"; "a large-hearted mentor" [syn: kindly, sympathetic, large-hearted]

English

Pronunciation

Adjective

1. Pertaining to charity
2. Kind, generous
3. Having a purpose or character of a charity

Usage notes

charitable purpose is defined in the law as being one that is for the support or benefit of;

• the advancement of learning and education,
• religion,
• relief of poverty or
• other objects beneficial to the advancement of society.

Synonyms

• eleemosynary

Derived terms

• charitable organization
• charitable purpose

Translations

Charity may refer to:

• Charity (practice), the practice of benevolent givings
• Charitable organization, an association formed for charitable purposes
• 501(c)(3) organization which is a USA specific category for a public charity or a private foundation
• Charity (virtue), in Christianity
• Charity (name), a given name
• Charity (racehorse)
• Charity (programming language)
• HMS Charity (R29), a Royal Navy destroyer
• Alms
• Altruism

Places:

• Charity, Guyana, a small town
• Charity Island, Saginaw Bay, Michigan

In entertainment:

• Charity (play), a play by W. S. Gilbert
• Charity (single), a single by Skunk Anansie
• Charity Shea, an actress in the upcoming TV series The Best Years

See also

• Charites, Graces of Roman mythology

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