charity


char·i·ty

noun \ˈcher-ə-tē, ˈcha-rə-\
plural char·i·ties

Definition of CHARITY

1
: benevolent goodwill toward or love of humanity
2
a : generosity and helpfulness especially toward the needy or suffering; also : aid given to those in need b : an institution engaged in relief of the poor c : public provision for the relief of the needy
3
a : a gift for public benevolent purposes b : an institution (as a hospital) founded by such a gift
4
: lenient judgment of others

Examples of CHARITY

  1. The holidays are a time for charity and good will.
  2. She refused to accept charity.
  3. The dinner was held to raise funds for several charities.
  4. She runs a local charity that gives books to children.
  5. All the money will go to charity.

Origin of CHARITY

Middle English charite, from Anglo-French charité, from Late Latin caritat-, caritas Christian love, from Latin, dearness, from carus dear; akin to Old Irish carae friend, Sanskrit kāma love
First Known Use: 13th century

Rhymes with CHARITY

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