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charity
1[ char-i-tee ]
noun
- generous actions or donations to aid people who are poor, ill, or needy:
to devote one's life to charity.
- something given to a person or persons in need; alms:
She asked for work, not charity.
- a charitable act or work.
- a charitable fund, foundation, or institution:
He left his estate to a charity.
- benevolent feeling, especially toward those in need or in disfavor:
She looked so hungry that we fed her out of charity.
Synonyms: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Antonyms:
- leniency in judging others; forbearance:
She was inclined to view our selfish behavior with charity.
- Christian love; agape.
Charity
2[ char-i-tee ]
noun
- a female given name.
charity
/ ˈʃæɪɪ /
noun
- the giving of help, money, food, etc, to those in need
- ( as modifier )
a charity show
- an institution or organization set up to provide help, money, etc, to those in need
- ( as modifier )
charity funds
- the help, money, etc, given to the needy; alms
- a kindly and lenient attitude towards people
- love of one's fellow men
Other Word Forms
- i·ٲ· adjective
- v·i·ٲ noun
- ·i·ٲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of charity1
Example Sentences
He performed in unconventional locations to raise money for the charity, including Mt.
Ucas is a charity which runs a clearing process matching students with university and college courses which still have spaces, external.
Children line up for charity meals holding out plastic containers.
The Art Fund is the national charity for museums and galleries.
The visit will begin with a tour of Aros Hall, home to a community fridge saving food from landfill, a charity shop and a children's indoor play area.
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