Charitable: meaning, definitions and examples

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charitable

 

[ ˈtʃærɪtəbl ]

Context #1

kind-hearted

Showing kindness and goodwill towards others, especially by giving money or other help to those in need.

Synonyms

altruistic, benevolent, generous, philanthropic

Examples of usage

  • She is known for her charitable donations to various organizations.
  • The charitable organization provides food and shelter to the homeless.
  • The couple decided to start a charitable foundation to support education in underprivileged communities.
Context #2

fundraising

Relating to or involved in the raising of funds for a charitable cause.

Synonyms

beneficent, donation, fundraising

Examples of usage

  • The charitable event raised thousands of dollars for cancer research.
  • She serves on the board of a charitable organization that focuses on fundraising for local schools.

Translations

Translations of the word "charitable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caridoso

🇮🇳 दयालु

🇩🇪 wohltätig

🇮🇩 dermawan

🇺🇦 благодійний

🇵🇱 charytatywny

🇯🇵 慈善の

🇫🇷 charitable

🇪🇸 caritativo

🇹🇷 hayırsever

🇰🇷 자선의

🇸🇦 خيري

🇨🇿 charitativní

🇸🇰 charitatívny

🇨🇳 慈善的

🇸🇮 dobrodelni

🇮🇸 göfugur

🇰🇿 қайырымды

🇬🇪 ქველმოქმედი

🇦🇿 xeyirxah

🇲🇽 caritativo

Word origin

The word 'charitable' originated from the Middle English term 'charite', which came from the Old French 'charité', ultimately derived from the Latin word 'caritas' meaning 'dearness' or 'love'. The concept of charity has deep roots in various religious and cultural traditions, emphasizing the importance of kindness, generosity, and helping those in need.

See also: uncharitable.