charitable

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char·i·ta·ble | \ ˈcher-ə-tə-bəl

, ˈcha-rə- \

Definition of charitable

1 : full of love for and goodwill toward others : benevolent

2a : liberal in benefactions to the needy : generous

b : of or relating to charity charitable institutions

3 : merciful or kind in judging others : lenient

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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.

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