charitable — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

charitable (ˈtʃærɪtəbl)

adjective  ·  Intermediate  ·  Adjectives

🔊 ˈtʃærɪtəbl

Meaning

Meaning: generous and kind to others

Willing to give help, money, or kindness to those in need.

Examples

🗣 She is charitable and donates to many causes.

Etymology

From ‘charity’, from Latin ‘caritas’ meaning ‘dearness, love’.

How & Where It’s Used

Describes giving, generous behaviour toward the needy.

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Tags: character, virtue

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