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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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
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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
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“Charitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charitable. Accessed 4 May. 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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