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Synonyms & Similar Words
altruism
benevolence
generosity
kindness
philanthropy
generosity
liberality
magnanimity
munificence
openhandedness
beneficence
benignity
largesse
humanitarianism
public-spiritedness
volunteerism
donation
aid
assistance
help
support
contribution
gift
endowment
bequest
grant
subsidy
sponsorship
patronage
Meaning of Charity
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, charity refers to the voluntary giving of help, typically in the form of money, to those in need.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines charity as the act of giving money, goods, or time to the poor, sick, or helpless, or an organization that helps people in need.
- The Cambridge Dictionary defines charity as an organization that helps people who are poor, sick, or have no home, or the act of giving money or help to such people.
Example Uses
- The local charity organization collected donations for the homeless during the winter months.
- She volunteered at a charity event to raise awareness and funds for cancer research.
- The company made a significant charity donation to support the relief efforts after the natural disaster.
- The charity work of the non-profit organization has improved the lives of many underprivileged children.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
selfishness
greed
avarice
miserliness
stinginess
meanness
cruelty
heartlessness
ruthlessness
mercilessness
callousness
hardness
coldness
indifference
apathy
neglect
abandonment
rejection
hostility
antagonism
opposition