Definitions

charitable

[char-i-tuh-buhl] / ˈtʃær ɪ tə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

giving, generous

Synonyms

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accommodating altruistic benign humanitarian philanthropic

WEAK

all heart beneficent benevolent big bighearted bountiful eleemosynary good helpful humane kind kindly lavish liberal obliging sympathetic

Antonyms

WEAK

hard harsh inhumane malevolent mean rough severe tough uncharitable unkind unsympathetic

ADJECTIVE

kind, lenient

Synonyms

STRONGEST

considerate forgiving gracious magnanimous thoughtful tolerant

WEAK

all heart benevolent big bighearted broad-minded clement easy favorable forbearing humane indulgent kindly lenient merciful sympathetic understanding

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inattentive inconsiderate mean thoughtless unmindful

WEAK

hard harsh inhumane malevolent rough severe tough uncharitable unkind unsympathetic

Example Sentences

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But Donaldson sees these videos as pragmatic; making money and promoting charitable causes, he and his team would argue, are not diametrically opposed.

From The Wall Street Journal

This maneuver, called a qualified charitable distribution, is not taxable, up to an annual limit.

From MarketWatch

Ms Hutton has also supported young people and youth services outside the NHS, volunteering for charitable and community organisations over many years.

From BBC

For services to charitable fundraising and to the community in Northern Ireland.

From BBC

Etienne graduated and then moved back to Haiti to work with charitable organizations.

From The Wall Street Journal

charitable

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