Meaning & Definition of Charity in English
English⟶
Charity
/ʧɛrɪti/
noun
1. A foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
synonym:
- charity
2. A kindly and lenient attitude toward people
synonym:
- charity,
- brotherly love
3. An activity or gift that benefits the public at large
synonym:
- charity
4. Pinnate-leaved european perennial having bright blue or white flowers
synonym:
- Jacob's ladder,
- Greek valerian,
- charity,
- Polemonium caeruleum,
- Polemonium van-bruntiae,
- Polymonium caeruleum van-bruntiae
5. An institution set up to provide help to the needy
synonym:
- charity
Examples of using
Tom contributed a lot of money to the charity.
He balked at the suggestion that he give ten percent of his income to charity.
Perform an act of charity.