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charity
1[ char-i-tee ]
noun
- generous actions or donations to aid people who are poor, ill, or needy:
to devote one's life to charity.
- something given to a person or persons in need; alms:
She asked for work, not charity.
- a charitable act or work.
- a charitable fund, foundation, or institution:
He left his estate to a charity.
- benevolent feeling, especially toward those in need or in disfavor:
She looked so hungry that we fed her out of charity.
Synonyms: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Antonyms:
- leniency in judging others; forbearance:
She was inclined to view our selfish behavior with charity.
- Christian love; agape.
Charity
2[ char-i-tee ]
noun
- a female given name.
charity
/ ˈʃæɪɪ /
noun
- the giving of help, money, food, etc, to those in need
- ( as modifier )
a charity show
- an institution or organization set up to provide help, money, etc, to those in need
- ( as modifier )
charity funds
- the help, money, etc, given to the needy; alms
- a kindly and lenient attitude towards people
- love of one's fellow men
Other 51Թ Forms
- i·ٲ· adjective
- v·i·ٲ noun
- ·i·ٲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of charity1
Example Sentences
The charity Endometriosis UK says this will then induce a 'medical menopause' and will be used alongside 'add back' hormone therapy.
That is the lowest level since the charity started gathering data in 2005.
Redknapp made the comment about the German manager when speaking at a charity event last month and also appeared to make a Nazi salute.
At the Palace there are also champions of cancer charities, people living with cancer and people who lost relatives, including radio presenter Adele Roberts, former footballer Ashley Cain and actor Richard E Grant.
He said the account he drew from was not for the charity but was set up for two golf tournaments to raise money for a disabled former firefighter.
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