adjective

charitable

charitable, generous, benevolent

She is known for her charitable work.

She is known for her charitable work.

He gave a charitable donation to the hospital.

He gave a charitable donation to the hospital.

Please be charitable in your judgment of him.

Please be charitable in your judgement of him.

charitable ((noun)) charitable (noun) They run a charitable organization.

be charitable ((to/towards sb.)) to be kind to (sb.) Please be charitable towards him.

Synonyms: generous, benevolent, kind; Antonyms: uncharitable, selfish

From 'charity' + '-able' (adjective-forming suffix). 'Charity' comes from Latin 'caritas' (love, affection).

Someone who is 'charitable' is 'able' to give to 'charity'.

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