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charitable
adjective char·i·ta·ble \ˈcher-ə-tə-bəl, ˈcha-rə-\
: done or designed to help people who are poor, sick, etc.
: showing kindness in talking about or judging other people : not very critical
Full Definition of CHARITABLE
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: full of love for and goodwill toward others : benevolent
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: merciful or kind in judging others : lenient
— char·i·ta·ble·ness noun
— char·i·ta·bly \-blē\ adverb
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First Known Use of CHARITABLE
14th century
Related to CHARITABLE
- Synonyms
- altruistic, beneficent, benevolent, do-good, eleemosynary, good, humanitarian, philanthropic (also philanthropical)
- Antonyms
- self-centered, self-concerned, selfish
CHARITABLE Defined for Kids
charitable
adjective char·i·ta·ble \ˈcher-ə-tə-bəl\
Definition of CHARITABLE for Kids
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: freely giving money or help to needy persons : generous
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: given for the needy : of service to the needy <charitable donations> <charitable organizations>
3
: kindly especially in judging other people
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