Meaning & Definition of word "Charitable"

Charitable

/ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bəl/

1. Generous in giving to those in need; related to the provision of help or support.
- Example: The charitable organization provided food and shelter to the homeless.
2. Concerned with or characterized by the giving of money or other resources to help those in need.
- Example: Many people are more charitable during the holiday season.
3. Kind and forgiving; showing a sympathetic or lenient attitude.
- Example: His charitable nature led him to forgive those who had wronged him.
4. Relating to the activities of giving to others in need or to organizations that help the needy.
- Example: She has always been involved in charitable work, volunteering at various shelters.

Middle English, from Old French 'charitable', from Latin 'caritativus' (from 'caritas' meaning 'dearness, costliness').

charitable donation:

A gift made to a charity or non-profit organization.

charitable act:

An action done to help those in need.

charitable organization:

An organization set up to provide assistance to the disadvantaged.

charity:

The voluntary giving of help, typically in the form of money, to those in need.

philanthropy:

The desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the donation of money to good causes.

donation:

Something that is given to a charity or other organization.

Meaning: Being overly generous to the point of naivety.

Example Sentence: He was so charitable that he gave away his last dollar.

Meaning: Help or support in a casual or informal manner.

Example Sentence: She offered some charitable advice on how to save money.