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[ UK /t‍ʃˈæɹɪtəbə‍l/ ]
[ US /ˈtʃæɹətəbəɫ, ˈtʃɛɹətəbəɫ/ ]
ADJECTIVE
  1. full of love and generosity
    charitable to the poor
    a charitable trust
  2. showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
    sympathetic words
    kindly criticism
    was charitable in his opinions of others
    a kindly act
    a large-hearted mentor
  3. relating to or characterized by charity
    a charitable foundation

How To Use charitable In A Sentence

  • Beneath the third was a vast treasure which the emperor then used for charitable purposes.
  • The dinner has highlighted the difficulty for the duke and duchess of how careful they should be about where their charitable donations come from. Times, Sunday Times
  • After his retirement he immersed himself in various charitable activities.
  • The availability of much of distance learning is possible only because of the charitable funding of trusts. Times, Sunday Times
  • Nearly three-quarters of staff took part in voluntary charitable activities during work time last year. Times, Sunday Times
  • People who would either forsake government aid if possible, or volunteer their time to create non-state charitable institutions, are liable to be considered suckers.
  • He loved his game of cards and supported card games for charitable purposes.
  • A pox o’ your throat, you bawling, blasphemous, incharitable dog! Act I. Scene I. The Tempest
  • The second beneficiary, the Suffolk Accident Rescue Service, relies totally on charitable donations for its desperately-needed equipment.
  • A friendly and charitable man Bill was very popular throughout the area and highly respected.
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