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charitable

[char-i-tuh-buhl] / ˈtʃær ɪ tə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
giving, generous
Synonyms
STRONGEST
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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This planning includes the money you’re leaving to your cherished charitable causes: The more assets you can leave to beneficiaries as transfer-on-death or payable-on-death, the more of your estate will bypass probate.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

The couple - no longer working royals and visiting in a private capacity - are combining visits to charitable causes with commercial ventures.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

"People are going hungry," Maria Torres, one of the center's cooks, told AFP, adding she was convinced Maradona would be very happy at the sight of his old home being used for a charitable cause.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

“More people will be able to deduct their charitable gifts in 2026 because we now have a tax deduction for non-itemizers,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

“I know you haven’t got many of your own,” said Brinker with a charitable smile.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles

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