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Synonyms & Similar Words
benevolent
generous
philanthropic
humanitarian
kind
altruistic
munificent
beneficent
liberal
magnanimous
unselfish
selfless
public-spirited
noble
virtuous
moral
ethical
principled
just
fair
compassionate
sympathetic
empathetic
charitable
donations
giving
lenient
tolerant
forgiving
gracious
benign
gentle
considerate
thoughtful
hospitable
Meaning of Charitable
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "charitable" refers to the willingness to give money, time, or effort to help those in need, or to an organization that helps people in need.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines "charitable" as being generous and willing to give help or money to people who are poor, sick, or in need.
- Cambridge Dictionary defines "charitable" as willing to give money, time, or effort to help people who are sick, poor, or in need.
Example Uses
- The charitable organization has been providing food and shelter to the homeless for over a decade.
- She made a charitable donation to the hospital to help fund new medical equipment.
- The company has a charitable foundation that supports education and healthcare initiatives in underprivileged communities.
- He volunteered his time at the local soup kitchen, demonstrating his charitable spirit.
- The charitable event raised millions of dollars for cancer research and awareness.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
selfish
stingy
miserly
parsimonious
frugal
ungenerous
tightfisted
closefisted
mercenary
avaricious
greedy
grasping
acquisitive
materialistic
egotistical
narcissistic
inhumane
cruel
heartless
callous
indifferent
apathetic
unfeeling
unsympathetic