charitable
adjective
char·i·ta·ble
ˈcher-ə-tə-bəl 
ˈcha-rə-
1
: full of love for and goodwill toward others : benevolent
2
3
: merciful or kind in judging others : lenient
charitableness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of charitable in a Sentence
She makes a charitable donation every year.
He performs charitable work to help the poor.
They give money to charitable causes.
She has tried to be charitable about her sister's problems.
Half of the class has a chance at passing the test, and that is a charitable estimate.
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In the meantime, the sheer number of new immigrants arriving in Lockland is taxing charitable and public services, and alarming village leaders.
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Randy Tucker, The Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2024
No stranger to charitable causes in his native Asheville, North Carolina, with his annual Christmas Jam concert, Warren Haynes will once again lend a musical hand to help out his hometown following the devastation left behind by Hurricane Helene last month.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2024
Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2024
Some focus purely on recreational crocheting, while others channel their skills into charitable endeavors.
—Ella Polak, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024
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Randy Tucker, The Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2024
No stranger to charitable causes in his native Asheville, North Carolina, with his annual Christmas Jam concert, Warren Haynes will once again lend a musical hand to help out his hometown following the devastation left behind by Hurricane Helene last month.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2024
Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2024
Some focus purely on recreational crocheting, while others channel their skills into charitable endeavors.
—Ella Polak, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024
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charitable
adjective
char·i·ta·ble
ˈchar-ət-ə-bəl
1
: freely giving money or help to poor and needy persons : generous
2
: given for the needy : of service to the needy
charitable funds
a charitable institution
3
: kindly in judging other people
charitableness
noun
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