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charity

1

[ char-i-tee ]

noun

plural charities.
  1. generous actions or donations to aid people who are poor, ill, or needy:

    to devote one's life to charity.

  2. something given to a person or persons in need; alms:

    She asked for work, not charity.

  3. a charitable act or work.
  4. a charitable fund, foundation, or institution:

    He left his estate to a charity.

  5. benevolent feeling, especially toward those in need or in disfavor:

    She looked so hungry that we fed her out of charity.

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    Antonyms:

  6. leniency in judging others; forbearance:

    She was inclined to view our selfish behavior with charity.

  7. Christian love; agape.


Charity

2

[ char-i-tee ]

noun

  1. a female given name.

charity

/ ˈʃæɪɪ /

noun

    1. the giving of help, money, food, etc, to those in need
    2. ( as modifier )

      a charity show

    1. an institution or organization set up to provide help, money, etc, to those in need
    2. ( as modifier )

      charity funds

  1. the help, money, etc, given to the needy; alms
  2. a kindly and lenient attitude towards people
  3. love of one's fellow men
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Other Word Forms

  • 󲹰i·ٲ· adjective
  • v·󲹰i·ٲ noun
  • ·󲹰i·ٲ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of charity1

First recorded in 1125–75; Middle English charite, from Old French charite, cherite, from Latin - (stem of “high price, costliness, dearness, affection, esteem”), equivalent to (ܲ) “costly, dear” + -- noun suffix; cherish, Kama, caress; -ity
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Word History and Origins

Origin of charity1

C13: from Old French charite, from Latin affection, love, from ܲ dear
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Wildlife charities say it's a great time to get out and about and enjoy nature, but people should be on their guard against accidentally starting a fire.

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Cross is raising money for Kayleigh's Wee Stars, a charity that raises money for families of children who have terminal illnesses.

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"We firmly believe our place is here," he explained, encouraging mourners to honour Pope Francis's memory by donating to charity, a gesture he believed would be a more meaningful tribute.

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Two wildlife charities are recruiting volunteers to help spot glow-in-the-dark caterpillars at night using ultraviolet lights.

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The charity wants to reopen the canal as a regeneration project – and recently they've had a lot of attention from politicians, not least the parties vying for votes in the upcoming by-election.

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