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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And when Walsh lost his home in the storm, Langlois took him in, later teaming up with the scuba-shop owner to set up a branch of his charitable foundation called Resilient Dominica to run food, water, and medicine to the island.
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Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2024
But working at the Jail Ministry wasn’t Eleanor's only charitable endeavor.
—Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 11 July 2024
As programs get reduced or cut, so too may salaries, which impact grocers, restaurants, auto shops, tithing and other charitable giving.
—Scott Galbraith, Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2024
The lower figure accounts for the deduction of property tax exemptions for homeowners, disabled veterans and charitable organizations.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 10 July 2024
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Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2024
But working at the Jail Ministry wasn’t Eleanor's only charitable endeavor.
—Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 11 July 2024
As programs get reduced or cut, so too may salaries, which impact grocers, restaurants, auto shops, tithing and other charitable giving.
—Scott Galbraith, Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2024
The lower figure accounts for the deduction of property tax exemptions for homeowners, disabled veterans and charitable organizations.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 10 July 2024
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“Charitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charitable. Accessed 27 Jul. 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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