CEFR B1

charitable

adjective

Meaning

Generous in giving to those in need, or relating to the help given to poor or sick people.

Examples

She made a very charitable donation to the local animal shelter.
The organization provides charitable services to homeless people.

Synonyms: kind, generous, benevolent, philanthropic

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charitable (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃærɪtəbl/

Definition

Generous in giving to those in need, or relating to the help given to poor or sick people.

Examples

She made a very charitable donation to the local animal shelter.
The organization provides charitable services to homeless people.
His charitable nature meant he was always willing to help others.

How to Use charitable

charitable to (prepositional phrase): Showing kindness and generosity towards someone. — "The community was very charitable to the family after the fire."
charitable towards (prepositional phrase): Having a kind or understanding attitude regarding someone or something. — "The reviewer was charitable towards the new play, despite its flaws."

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