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 of charitable
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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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.
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Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
The Del Mar Women’s Giving Collective (DMWGC), a group of charitable-minded women of the 92014 zip code, gathered April 14 at the Del Mar Powerhouse Community Center to hear from the final six San Diego County nonprofits being considered for the 2025 – 2026 giving cycle.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The proposal would tighten exemption requirements for companies that provide charitable nonprofit low- and moderate-income housing.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Through their charitable organization Archewell Philanthropies, Prince Harry and Meghan have continued to highlight and support the armed forces, mental health, the rights of women and girls and more causes close to their hearts.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
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Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
The Del Mar Women’s Giving Collective (DMWGC), a group of charitable-minded women of the 92014 zip code, gathered April 14 at the Del Mar Powerhouse Community Center to hear from the final six San Diego County nonprofits being considered for the 2025 – 2026 giving cycle.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The proposal would tighten exemption requirements for companies that provide charitable nonprofit low- and moderate-income housing.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Through their charitable organization Archewell Philanthropies, Prince Harry and Meghan have continued to highlight and support the armed forces, mental health, the rights of women and girls and more causes close to their hearts.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for charitable
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“Charitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charitable. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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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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