[ UK /t‍ʃˈæɹɪti/ ]
[ US /ˈtʃɛɹɪti/ ]
NOUN
  1. pinnate-leaved European perennial having bright blue or white flowers
  2. an activity or gift that benefits the public at large
  3. a kindly and lenient attitude toward people
  4. an institution set up to provide help to the needy
  5. a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

How To Use charity In A Sentence

  • Most often, this implies a life on city streets begging, panhandling, petty theft, and using charity and soup kitchens close to the drug source.
  • The arrival of the charity van set off a minor riot as villagers scrambled for a share of the aid.
  • Benedict, put simply, is living out what he spoke of in Deus Caritas Est, which is true charity: Can we simply exclude them, as representatives of a radical fringe, from our pursuit of reconciliation and unity? Ecumenism
  • Dot and I took some manchets about the manor to sell for charity, although she did all the talking.
  • Vanessa raised hundreds of pounds for the charity by playing requests in exchange for donations to the appeal.
  • Cash will be the vital ingredient as celebrity chefs cook up a special fundraising treat for charity.
  • The Church and the laity were increasingly active in charity work.
  • The Year 9 mentors are trained by children's charity Childline and run lunchtime support clubs as well as a drop-in centre where younger students can call in for advice or help.
  • There she goes again with that faith, hope, charity, and creativity twaddle.
  • Whether you ride a moped or a Honda, a scooter or a vintage Hog, the organisers of the annual North Coast Children's Motorcycle Toy Run want you to join the ranks raising money for charity this weekend.
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