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charitable

cha·ri·table

UK/ˈt͡ʃæɹɪtəbəl/ US/ˈt͡ʃæɹətəbəl/ fairly common

adjective

1.

relating to or characterized by charity

  • “a charitable foundation”
2.

full of love and generosity

  • “charitable to the poor”
  • “a charitable trust”
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3.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

  • “was charitable in his opinions of others”
  • “kindly criticism”
  • “a kindly act”
  • “sympathetic words”
  • “a large-hearted mentor”

Origin

From Old French charitable.

Phrases

  • charitable organisation
  • charitable organization
  • charitable purpose
  • charitable trust
  • principle of charity

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