charitable

adjective

ˈcher-ə-tə-bəl How to pronounce charitable (audio)
Definition of charitablenext
1
as in philanthropic
having or showing a concern for the welfare of others a charitable couple who have donated a sizable chunk of their fortune to the local university

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2
as in generous
giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation a charitable woman who helped everyone who needed it

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3
as in easy
tolerant and kind in the judgment of and expectations for others her best friend, who was inclined towards a more charitable interpretation of her actions, let it pass

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Recent Examples of charitable Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 10 July 2026 The digital era altered that equation, effectively turning the hosting of old media into a charitable act at the corporate level. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 10 July 2026 Now, the charitable trendsetter is giving millions to support the youth mental health crisis. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 July 2026 Republican lawmakers also targeted a charitable state fund that provides financial assistance for low-income people to get civil legal aid. — Diamy Wang july 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for charitable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charitable
  1. philanthropic
  2. generous
  3. easy
  4. humanitarian
  5. benevolent
  6. soft
  7. indulgent
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  • The expansion is possible because Hartford Hospital received a $250,000 grant through The Cigna Group Health Equity Impact Fund by The Cigna Group Foundation, which is the philanthropic arm of The Cigna Group go to the Food4Health program.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026
  • Andre Dowell is founder and president of the National Philanthropic Foundation, advancing philanthropic legacy, next generation leadership, and civic understanding.
    — Andre Dowell, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Definition of philanthropic
Adjective
  • In the admissions process at many prestigious universities, financial aid pledges have grown more generous in recent years — and more complicated.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • This off-menu special loads an all-beef dog with thick slices of jalapeños and a generous dose of salsa macha.
    — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of generous
Adjective
  • For a Marlins team that has suddenly become difficult to pitch to, Hicks has been easy to overlook and hard to replace.
    — Tyler M. Carmona, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026
  • There are limits to this model, however Replicating this success at scale won’t be easy, said Paul Dergarabedian, head of marketplace trends for Rentrak.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of easy
Adjective
  • More than 30 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Yet the full environmental impact remains difficult to calculate because humanitarian organizations have not historically used a single, sector-wide accounting method.
    — Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of humanitarian
Adjective
  • The teaser also offers glimpses of Vincent Lindon as Jean Valjean, the ex-convict who rebuilds his life as a benevolent industrialist, and Tahar Rahim as Inspector Javert, Valjean’s relentless nemesis.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 July 2026
  • Even though there are other siblings in the Fak family that make an appearance on The Bear, these brothers take center stage for their occasional quarreling and their benevolent behavior toward each other.
    — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
Definition of benevolent
Adjective
  • For decades, the Mexican government has tried building bridges, a soft-power initiative known as acercamiento — or coming together — with its rising global diaspora.
    — Alfredo Corchado, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • Rather than using her robust vocals, Jihyo wanted to complement Shenseea’s, opting for a softer, more soulful tone.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of soft
Adjective
  • Opened in the 1970s by Prince Alfonso as a luxury apartment complex, it is oriented toward the indulgent pleasures of high-end dining, upscale shopping, and nights that stretch into the small hours.
    — Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • The stellar menu offers modern takes on indulgent dishes like ossobucco (with wheat rusk, truffle, and smoked celery-root cream), and sea bass (with avgolemono sauce, cod croquettes, and seaweed).
    — Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026
Definition of indulgent

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