charitable
Translation
charitable, generous, kind, philanthropic
Examples
She is very charitable towards the poor.
She is very charitable towards the poor.
He made a charitable donation to the hospital.
He made a charitable donation to the hospital.
Please be charitable in your judgement.
Please be charitable in your judgment.
Grammar Patterns
charitable ((towards sb.)) to be kind and generous towards (sb.) She is very charitable towards the poor.
((adjective)) + noun relating to charity He made a charitable donation to the hospital.
charitable ((in sth.)) to be kind and not too critical in (sth.) Please be charitable in your judgment.
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Etymology
From Old French 'charitable', from 'charité' (charity). From Latin 'caritas' meaning 'love, affection'.
Memory Tips
A 'charitable' person gives to 'charity'. Think of sharing and caring.