Charity

/ˈtʃæɹɪti/ · noun

Meaning

(countable) An organization, the objective of which is to carry out a charitable purpose..

Definitions by Sense

1. (countable) An organization, the objective of which is to carry out a charitable purpose.
2. (countable) The goods or money given to those in need.
3. (uncountable) Benevolence to the less fortunate; the providing of goods or money to those in need.
4. In general, an attitude of kindness and understanding towards others, now especially suggesting generosity.
5. (archaic, Christianity) Christian love; representing God's love of man, man's love of God, or man's love of his fellow-men.
6. (US, Philippines, basketball, informal) A free throw.

Example Sentences

The event raised money for local charities.

He donated half his earnings to charity.

give to charity

registered charity

‘[…] I remember a lady coming to inspect St. Mary's Home where I was brought up and seeing us all in our lovely Elizabethan uniforms we were so proud of, and bursting into tears all over us because “it was wicked to dress us like charity children”.[…]’.

act of charity

July 20, 1677, John Mitchell Mason, letter to a friend Judge thyself with the judgment of sincerity, and thou witl judge others with the judgment of charity.

You go fuck yourself. You think I'm in this for charity?

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