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   Char·i·ta·ble

   /ˈCHerədəb(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. relating to the assistance of those in need: "charitable works such as care of the sick" Similar philanthropichumanitarianhumanealtruisticbenevolentbeneficentwelfarepublic-spiritedsocially concerneddoing good worksnon-profit-makingnonprofitnot-for-profithistorical:almsgivingrare:eleemosynary
   • ▪ (of an organization or activity) officially recognized as devoted to the assistance of those in need: "they set up a charitable trust to run the hospital" Similar philanthropichumanitarianhumanealtruisticbenevolentbeneficentwelfarepublic-spiritedsocially concerneddoing good worksnon-profit-makingnonprofitnot-for-profithistorical:almsgivingrare:eleemosynary
   • ▪ generous in giving to those in need: "he had to collect his daily food from charitable people" Similar big-heartedgivinggenerousliberalopenhandedfree-handedmagnanimousmunificentbountifulliterary:bounteousrare:benignant
   • 2. apt to judge others leniently or favorably: "those who were less charitable called for his resignation" Similar magnanimousgenerousgenerous to a faultliberaltolerantmoderateeasygoingbroad-mindedunderstandingconsideratesympatheticlenientindulgentforgivingkindkindlycompassionatekindheartedtenderheartedbenignmildgraciousOpposite uncharitable

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘showing Christian love to God and man’): from Old French, from charite (see charity).

   Derivatives

   • 1. charitableness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › charitableCHARITABLE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   CHARITABLE definition: 1. A charitable event, activity, or organization gives money, food, or help to people who need it…. Learn more.

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   What does charitable mean?

   • A charitable event, activity, or organization gives money, food, or help to people who need it. (Definition of charitable from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) 慈善的, 仁慈的, 寬厚的… 慈善的, 仁慈的, 宽厚的… benéfico, compasivo, caritativo… caritativo, beneficente, bondoso…

   CHARITABLE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   What is a charitable person?

   • As the definition states, a charitable person first and foremost loves God above all things. The charitable person understands that for this to be true, they must properly orient their lives and set God as the foundation and objective of their lives. We then see that the foundation of charity, and all virtues for that matter, must be God himself.

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   What is the meaning of Charity?

   • Charity is an act of giving to help people who are less fortunate. The word comes from the Latin word “caritas”. There are many different types of charity, including: – Animal welfare, which helps to improve the lives of animals in different ways.

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   What does charitable behavior mean?

   • Based on your individual experiences, you may have your own meaning for the word charity, or charitable behavior. The definition that we shall use for this section of the Community Tool Box is that charitable behavior creates feeling, which leads one to act voluntarily with kindness or goodwill towards another.

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4. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › charitableCHARITABLE definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   1. generous in donations or gifts to relieve the needs of indigent, ill, or helpless persons, or of animals. a charitable man giving much money to feed the poor. 2. kindly or lenient in judging people, acts, etc. charitable in his opinions of others. 3. pertaining to or concerned with charity.

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   Nov 13, 2018 · The Treasury Regulations define "charitable" to include. Relief of the poor and distressed or of the underprivileged. Advancement of religion. Advancement of education or science. Erection or maintenance of public buildings, monuments, or works. Lessening of the burdens of government.

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   charitable meaning, definition, what is charitable: relating to giving help to the poor: Learn more.

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   A charitable person or organization seeks to alleviate suffering, promote well-being, and contribute to the greater good of society, reflecting the values of compassion and altruism. Example sentences containing charitable

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › charitablecharitable adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation ...

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   Definition of charitable adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.wordonfire.org › articles › contributorsWhat Does it Mean to be Charitable? - Word on Fire

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   Jun 2, 2023 · A charitable person is not someone who just cares for others, but someone who “love[s] God above all things for his own sake, and our neighbor as ourselves for the love of God” (CCC 1822). So while a charitable person is someone who assists those in need, judges others favorably, and is kind and tolerant to others, there is more to it.