adj
charitable
CHA-rih-tuh-buhl
adj
1
Generous in giving help or money to those in need.
"The company made a charitable donation to the local hospital."
2
Kind and forgiving in one's judgement of others.
"It's hard to take a charitable view of his behaviour last night."
How to Use Charitable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGenerous towards others, either with money or with kindness of judgement.
Common pairings
charitable donation
charitable organisation
a charitable view
Word Forms
more charitable comparative, most charitable superlative
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Etymology
From Old French charitable, from charité ("charity").