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Definition of charitable
1 : full of love for and goodwill toward others : benevolent
2a : liberal in benefactions to the needy : generousb : of or relating to charity charitable institutions
3 : merciful or kind in judging others : lenient
charitableness
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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.
Recent Examples of charitable from the Web
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Miami residents Alan Mason and Robert Glazier have created a charitable fund to further Jewish identity among young adults in Miami-Dade County.
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Sometimes work means getting out of the cubicle and into a social or charitable event.
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Her husband, for whom Felipe is named, is not yet willing to be charitable.
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The United Way and other charitable organizations consistently recognize Pomeroy for the positive influence of its 4,200 employees in supporting community efforts throughout North America, Latin America and Europe.
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The group is operating as a fund of the Crown Point Community Foundation in order to maintain its charitable standing while the accounting issues are addressed with the IRS and the theater winds down operations.
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The financial stress was compounded by the loss of the group's 501(c)(3) charitable status after a misunderstanding about tax filing requirements, officials said.
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Reputable Al Thani said there are charitable organizations on the list regarded as reputable by United Nations agencies, without giving details.
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The third major insulin manufacturer, Novo Nordisk, does not disclose its charitable contributions.
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First Known Use of charitable
14th century
CHARITABLE Defined for English Language Learners
charitable
playDefinition of charitable for English Language Learners
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: done or designed to help people who are poor, sick, etc.
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: showing kindness in talking about or judging other people : not very critical
CHARITABLE Defined for Kids
Law Dictionary
charitable
Legal Definition of charitable
: of or relating to charity charitable contributions
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