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charitable

adjective
char·​i·​ta·​ble | \ ˈcher-ə-tə-bəl How to pronounce charitable (audio) , ˈcha-rə-\

Definition of charitable

1 : full of love for and goodwill toward others : benevolent
2a : liberal in benefactions to the needy : generous
b : of or relating to charity charitable institutions
3 : merciful or kind in judging others : lenient

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Other Words from charitable

charitableness noun
charitably \ ˈcher-​ə-​tə-​blē How to pronounce charitably (audio) , ˈcha-​rə-​ \ adverb

Examples of charitable in a Sentence

She makes a charitable donation every year. He performs charitable work to help the poor.
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Recent Examples on the Web

John was always incredibly generous with his time and charitable donations. — courant.com, "John Machung," 31 Aug. 2019 Since 2002, the Triple Crown of Running has also provided substantial charitable donations, donating over $1.8 million to the WHAS Crusade for Children. — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, "Saved! Louisville Triple Crown of Running to continue with new leadership," 7 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of charitable

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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More Definitions for charitable

charitable

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of charitable

: done or designed to help people who are poor, sick, etc.
: showing kindness in talking about or judging other people : not very critical

charitable

adjective
char·​i·​ta·​ble | \ ˈcher-ə-tə-bəl How to pronounce charitable (audio) \

Kids Definition of charitable

1 : freely giving money or help to needy persons : generous
2 : given for the needy : of service to the needy charitable donations charitable organizations
3 : kindly especially in judging other people

charitable

adjective
char·​i·​ta·​ble

Legal Definition of charitable

: of or relating to charity charitable contributions

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