charity

noun

char·i·ty ˈcher-ə-tē How to pronounce charity (audio)

ˈcha-rə-

plural charities

: generosity and helpfulness especially toward the needy or suffering

also : aid given to those in need

received charity from the neighbors

: an institution engaged in relief of the poor

raised funds for several charities

: public provision for the relief of the needy

too proud to accept charity

: benevolent goodwill toward or love of humanity

The holidays are a time for charity and goodwill.

: a gift for public benevolent purposes

: an institution (such as a hospital) founded by such a gift

: lenient judgment of others

The critic was liked for his charity and moderation.

Example Sentences

The holidays are a time for charity and good will. She refused to accept charity. The dinner was held to raise funds for several charities. She runs a local charity that gives books to children. All the money will go to charity.

Recent Examples on the Web Until recently, grocers couldn’t even give their excess inventory to charity.

Erica Smith Ewing And Daryl James, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2022 That money, as well as her winning multimillion-dollar bid at 2021's ham breakfast, goes to charity.

Morgan Watkins, The Courier-Journal, 7 Sep. 2022 Frank's midlife crisis means not only reconnecting with them, but also giving away his money (to charity, not to them).

Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2022 With tickets priced at $5,000 per person and 100 percent of the proceeds going to charity, the dinner raised more than $1 million thanks to two additional $250,000 gifts at the event.

Sam Dangremond, Town & Country, 30 Aug. 2022 Giving an appreciated asset is likely to generate more benefits than writing a check to charity.

Bob Carlson, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 The dressing was a hit, and the pair decided to give the proceeds to charity.

Danielle Wiener-bronner, CNN, 25 Aug. 2022 During his surprise appearance at the 2021 event, Prince Harry promised $1.5 million of the proceeds from his forthcoming memoir to the charity.

Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2022 The sports car sold for $3.6 million at RM Sotheby’s Monterey Car Week auction this past weekend, with every single dollar of its jaw-dropping hammer price going to charity.

Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

charity

noun

char·i·ty ˈcher-ə-tē How to pronounce charity (audio)

plural charities

: love for others

: kindliness especially in judging others

… I pray you mercy of my fault, and that ye will of your kindness and your charity forgive it …

Mark Twain, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

: the giving of aid to the needy

: aid (as food or money) given to those in need

: an organization or fund for helping the needy

Legal Definition

charity

noun

char·i·ty

plural charities

: a gift for humanitarian, philanthropic, or other purposes beneficial to the public (as maintaining a public building)

also : an institution (as a hospital or school) or organization founded by such a gift compare private foundation

Note: Statutory definitions of what institutions and organizations qualify as charities vary. Organizations that are primarily involved in political campaigns or lobbying do not qualify as charities for tax purposes, but trusts for them may be considered charitable. In addition to tax-exempt status, charities have also generally been granted immunity from tort suits.

单词	charities
释义	charity noun char·i·ty ˈcher-ə-tē ˈcha-rə- plural charities 1 a : generosity and helpfulness especially toward the needy or suffering also : aid given to those in need received charity from the neighbors b : an institution engaged in relief of the poor raised funds for several charities c : public provision for the relief of the needy too proud to accept charity 2 : benevolent goodwill toward or love of humanity The holidays are a time for charity and goodwill. 3 a : a gift for public benevolent purposes b : an institution (such as a hospital) founded by such a gift 4 : lenient judgment of others The critic was liked for his charity and moderation. Synonyms almsgiving dole philanthropy See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The holidays are a time for charity and good will. She refused to accept charity. The dinner was held to raise funds for several charities. She runs a local charity that gives books to children. All the money will go to charity. Recent Examples on the Web Until recently, grocers couldn’t even give their excess inventory to charity. Erica Smith Ewing And Daryl James, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2022 That money, as well as her winning multimillion-dollar bid at 2021's ham breakfast, goes to charity. Morgan Watkins, The Courier-Journal, 7 Sep. 2022 Frank's midlife crisis means not only reconnecting with them, but also giving away his money (to charity, not to them). Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2022 With tickets priced at $5,000 per person and 100 percent of the proceeds going to charity, the dinner raised more than $1 million thanks to two additional $250,000 gifts at the event. Sam Dangremond, Town & Country, 30 Aug. 2022 Giving an appreciated asset is likely to generate more benefits than writing a check to charity. Bob Carlson, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 The dressing was a hit, and the pair decided to give the proceeds to charity. Danielle Wiener-bronner, CNN, 25 Aug. 2022 During his surprise appearance at the 2021 event, Prince Harry promised $1.5 million of the proceeds from his forthcoming memoir to the charity. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2022 The sports car sold for $3.6 million at RM Sotheby’s Monterey Car Week auction this past weekend, with every single dollar of its jaw-dropping hammer price going to charity. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English charite, from Anglo-French charité, from Late Latin caritat-, caritas Christian love, from Latin, dearness, from carus dear; akin to Old Irish carae friend, Sanskrit kāma love First Known Use 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Phrases Containing charity charity shop charity shop Kids Definition charity noun char·i·ty ˈcher-ə-tē plural charities 1 : love for others 2 : kindliness especially in judging others … I pray you mercy of my fault, and that ye will of your kindness and your charity forgive it … Mark Twain, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court 3 : the giving of aid to the needy 4 : aid (as food or money) given to those in need 5 : an organization or fund for helping the needy Legal Definition charity noun char·i·ty plural charities : a gift for humanitarian, philanthropic, or other purposes beneficial to the public (as maintaining a public building) also : an institution (as a hospital or school) or organization founded by such a gift compare private foundation Note: Statutory definitions of what institutions and organizations qualify as charities vary. Organizations that are primarily involved in political campaigns or lobbying do not qualify as charities for tax purposes, but trusts for them may be considered charitable. In addition to tax-exempt status, charities have also generally been granted immunity from tort suits. charities noun plural of charity 1 as in philanthropies the giving of necessities and especially money to the needy after amassing a fortune in the computer industry, the brothers devoted themselves to charity Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance philanthropies donations doles benevolences contributions welfares almsgivings humanisms funds altruisms benefactions goodwills grants alms humanitarianisms endowments subsidies do-goodisms beneficences do-goodings reliefs 2 as in donations a gift of money or its equivalent to a charity, humanitarian cause, or public institution donated his mansion and all of its land as a charity to the people of his beloved home state Synonyms & Similar Words donations contributions philanthropies benefactions alms offerings grants legacies bequests endowments tithes beneficences benevolences subsidies welfares assistances presentations aids doles presents handouts reliefs largesses bestowals
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