单词 | good cause |
释义 | > as lemmasgood cause good cause n. a charity. ΘΚΠ society > society and the community > social attitudes > philanthropy > [noun] > charitableness or alms-giving > a charity charity1687 good cause1848 1848 Zion's Herald & Wesleyan Jrnl. 9 Aug. 1/5 There is such a thing as giving to a good cause, yet opposing its prosperity by discountenancing its operations and object. 1886 J. Wild Talks for Times xvii. 312 They ought to be very willing to give money to good causes. 1959 J. Fleming Miss Bones viii. 95 She was in touch with dozens of good causes, eventide homes, hostels for distressed gentlewomen. 2005 Financial Times 11 Feb. 11 John Lewis may defend the release of its atrocious album by saying it will raise money for a good cause. < as lemmas |
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