charitable
adjective
char·i·ta·ble
ˈcher-ə-tə-bəl 
ˈcha-rə-
1
: full of love for and goodwill toward others : benevolent
2
3
: merciful or kind in judging others : lenient
charitableness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of charitable in a Sentence
She makes a charitable donation every year.
He performs charitable work to help the poor.
They give money to charitable causes.
She has tried to be charitable about her sister's problems.
Half of the class has a chance at passing the test, and that is a charitable estimate.
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The concept aims to combat rising food prices by letting fans choose their slice’s price, which is ultimately a donation to the brand’s charitable branch.
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Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 20 June 2024
Yet the older generations exhibit much lower confidence; only 50% agree that the next generation is prepared to take on and support charitable causes.
—Byeleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 June 2024
In a 2-1 vote on June 3, 2024, a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit held that the Fearless Foundation – the charitable arm of the Fearless Fund venture capital firm – must suspend its Strivers Grant Contest.
—Angela R. Logan, The Conversation, 19 June 2024
The day before the summit, The Hollywood Reporter will publish its annual Philanthropy Issue, which presents an of-the-moment look at the top players who sit at the intersection of the entertainment world and charitable impact and giving.
—Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 June 2024
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Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 20 June 2024
Yet the older generations exhibit much lower confidence; only 50% agree that the next generation is prepared to take on and support charitable causes.
—Byeleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 June 2024
In a 2-1 vote on June 3, 2024, a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit held that the Fearless Foundation – the charitable arm of the Fearless Fund venture capital firm – must suspend its Strivers Grant Contest.
—Angela R. Logan, The Conversation, 19 June 2024
The day before the summit, The Hollywood Reporter will publish its annual Philanthropy Issue, which presents an of-the-moment look at the top players who sit at the intersection of the entertainment world and charitable impact and giving.
—Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 June 2024
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“Charitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charitable. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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charitable
adjective
char·i·ta·ble
ˈchar-ət-ə-bəl
1
: freely giving money or help to poor and needy persons : generous
2
: given for the needy : of service to the needy
charitable funds
a charitable institution
3
: kindly in judging other people
charitableness
noun
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