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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The fundraising gala benefits Mack, Jack & McConaughey, a charitable project from McConaughey, country music singer Jack Ingram and University of North Carolina football coach Mack Brown.
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Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 26 Apr. 2024
The Cove is where concert fans can attend panel discussions by environmentalists, pro surfers, conservationists and researchers to learn about protecting and preserving the ocean and the beaches, as well as a variety of other charitable causes and volunteer efforts.
—Holly Alvarado, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2024
Despite never marrying or having children of his own, Olsen says his life's work is shown through his charitable work.
—David Begnaud, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2024
This news follows the 10.5% drop in charitable donations nationwide in 2022, according to a Giving USA report.
—Bywill Daniel, Fortune, 20 Apr. 2024
One of the many reasons universities might not send a standard charitable confirmation letter to people who donate embryos is that those notes usually spell out the value of the donation.
—Ron Lieber, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024
As with at other Chick-fil-A locations, the chain’s charitable giving policy will focus on contributions to nonprofits that work in the areas of education, homelessness and hunger.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2024
This might include a scheme to get a deduction for artwork or the fraudulent use of a charitable trust.
—Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
But pulling off these ostentatious displays of wealth and popularity disguised as charitable events, episode after episode, was no small feat for the production team behind the Apple TV+ series.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Apr. 2024
Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 26 Apr. 2024
The Cove is where concert fans can attend panel discussions by environmentalists, pro surfers, conservationists and researchers to learn about protecting and preserving the ocean and the beaches, as well as a variety of other charitable causes and volunteer efforts.
—Holly Alvarado, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2024
Despite never marrying or having children of his own, Olsen says his life's work is shown through his charitable work.
—David Begnaud, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2024
This news follows the 10.5% drop in charitable donations nationwide in 2022, according to a Giving USA report.
—Bywill Daniel, Fortune, 20 Apr. 2024
One of the many reasons universities might not send a standard charitable confirmation letter to people who donate embryos is that those notes usually spell out the value of the donation.
—Ron Lieber, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024
As with at other Chick-fil-A locations, the chain’s charitable giving policy will focus on contributions to nonprofits that work in the areas of education, homelessness and hunger.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2024
This might include a scheme to get a deduction for artwork or the fraudulent use of a charitable trust.
—Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
But pulling off these ostentatious displays of wealth and popularity disguised as charitable events, episode after episode, was no small feat for the production team behind the Apple TV+ series.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Apr. 2024
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“Charitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charitable. Accessed 29 Apr. 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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